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Meaning of halfpenny

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

halfpenny

Pronunciation:/ˈhɑːfˌpɛni/

noun

Definitions

  1. (plural: halfpennies) A discontinued British coin worth half of one penny (old or new).

  2. (plural: halfpence) A quantity of money worth half a penny.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Costing or worth one halfpenny.