halfpenny

English

/ˈheɪp(ə)ni/, /ˈhɑːfˌpɛni/

noun
Definitions
  • (plural: halfpennies) (historical) A discontinued British coin worth half of one penny (old or new).
  • (plural: halfpence) A quantity of money worth half a penny.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English halpeni, halpenī derived from Old English halpenige compound from Middle English half + Middle English peni (penny)compound from English half + English penny.

Origin

English

penny

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