Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hapenny
noun
/ˈheɪpəni/
Definition
A hapenny is a former British coin worth half a penny.
Examples
- In the past, children would collect hapennies to buy sweets from the shop.
- The old man found a hapenny in his jacket pocket while cleaning it.
Meaning
The term hapenny refers to a currency that held a value of half a British penny, which is an old unit of money in the UK.
Synonyms
- halfpenny
