Plural of halfpenny
regular plural
The plural of halfpenny is halfpennies or halfpence.
Forms of halfpenny
| Singular | halfpenny /ˈheɪp(ə)ni/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | halfpennies /ˈheɪpn̩iz/ halfpence /ˈheɪp(ə)n(t)s/ |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of halfpenny
- noun A discontinued English (later British) coin worth half of one penny (old or new).
- noun A similar coin formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
- noun An amount of money that the English (later British) coin was worth.
Questions about the plural of halfpenny
- What is the plural of halfpenny?
- The plural of halfpenny is halfpennies or halfpence.
- Which is correct, halfpennies or halfpence?
- Both are used. halfpence is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is halfpenny countable?
- Halfpenny is a countable noun.
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