Ha'penny (Noun)
Meaning
An English coin worth half a penny.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She found an old ha'penny in her grandfather's desk drawer while cleaning out the attic.
- The antique shop had a display case filled with vintage coins, including several ha'pennies from the early 20th century.
- He spent his ha'penny on a sweet treat from the street vendor.
- During World War II, the ha'penny was used to help make up the UK's emergency coin supply.
- She discovered that the old ha'penny her grandmother had given her was worth much more than its face value due to its rarity.