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sixpennyworth

sixpennyworth noun: a portion worth sixpence.

Noun

sixpennyworth (plural sixpennyworths)

  1. (dated) A portion worth sixpence.
    • a sixpennyworth of rum
  2. (dated, slang) A prison sentence of six months.

Forms of sixpennyworth

pluralsixpennyworths

Origin of sixpennyworth

From sixpenny + -worth.

Questions about sixpennyworth

What does sixpennyworth mean?
Sixpennyworth means a portion worth sixpence.
What part of speech is sixpennyworth?
Sixpennyworth is a noun.
What is the plural of sixpennyworth?
The plural of sixpennyworth is sixpennyworths.

Words near sixpennyworth in the dictionary

  1. sixpenny bits
  2. Sixpenny Handley
  3. Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge
  4. sixpenny nail
  5. sixpenny nails
  6. sixpennyworth
  7. sixpennyworths
  8. sixplex
  9. sixplexes
  10. sixscore
  11. sixshooter

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