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Pronunciation: [fˈɔːpəns] (IPA)

Fourpence is a monetary term that refers to a coin worth four pennies. Some synonyms for this term include fourpenny, tuppence-ha'penny, hapennyworth, and half-groat. The term fourpenny is often used as a synonym for fourpence, and sometimes for a beer sold for four pennies. Tuppence-ha'penny, on the other hand, refers to a coin worth two and a half pence, and hapennyworth refers to a small amount of something that is worth half a penny. Finally, half-groat is an old English term that refers to a coin worth two and a half pence. Though these terms may no longer be in common usage today, they are significant historically, and continue to be featured in some literature and historical documents.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Fourpence?

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Usage examples for Fourpence

fourpence a pound wholesale will not pay for the making; sixpence will leave a profit; but of late the price has gone rather to the lower than the higher figure.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
No matter; he was willing to become simple A.B. again; for he had his 'feelin's;' and if so be as she would become his wife, then they would have a good weather-proof cottage, a bit of garden, and three-and-fourpence a day.
"The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols"
William Black
A good-sized loaf may be bought for fourpence or sixpence, although bread is the staff of life.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons

Famous quotes with Fourpence

  • Gordon put his hand against the swing door. He even pushed it open a few inches. The warm fog of smoke and beer slipped through the crack. A familiar, reviving smell; nevertheless as he smelled it his nerve failed him. No! Impossible to go in. He turned away. He couldn't go shoving into that saloon bar with only fourpence halfpenny in his pocket. Never let other people buy your drinks for you! The first commandment of the moneyless. He made off down the dark pavement.
    George Orwell
  • Then there's the law that any person found carrying a Swanhook, the same being neither a Swanherd in good standing nor accompanied by two certified Swanherds, or Swannerds (or Swanners, or Swanmasters), of known probity, should cough up thirteen shillings fourpence, three shillings fourpence going to the informer and the rest to the King. This looked like a fine bit of legislation until it developed that you can't collect from such people. They haven't got it. That's why they're out stealing Swans.
    Will Cuppy

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