sixpennyworth
sixpennyworth · sixpennyworths
A portion worth sixpenceA portion worth sixpence.
Meaning
2 senses(dated)A portion worth sixpence.
a sixpennyworth of rum
(dated, slang)A prison sentence of six months.
Origin
From sixpenny + -worth.From sixpenny + -worth.
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Forms
plural: sixpennyworths| Singular | sixpennyworth |
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See also
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