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ninepenny

/nahyn-pen-ee; for 2 also nahyn-puh-nee/US // ˈnaɪnˌpɛn i; for 2 also ˈnaɪn pə ni //

九分钱,九头鸟,九分之一,九分之二

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : noting a nail 2.75 inches long. Symbol: 9d
    • : of the value of ninepence.

Examples

  • You can't expect to get much for the contents of a ninepenny puzzle, not even the price of a cab fare, Pugh.

  • She, like the ninepenny kettle of the song, "is Irish tu," and belongs to the well-known sept of the O'Killinghams.

  • I see a real good ninepenny paper once, all covered over with green brakes.

  • I heard the clink of approaching glasses—the ninepenny creams.