n.
Pronunciation: ' pe-n ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural pennies \ -n ē z \ or pence \ ' pen(t)s \
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English penning, penig; akin to Old High German pfenning, a coin
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a monetary unit of the United Kingdom formerly equal to 1/240 pound but now equal to 1/100 pound b : a similar monetary unit of any of various other countries in or formerly in the Commonwealth of Nations ― see pound at MONEY table c : a coin representing one penny
2 : DENARIUS
3 plural pennies : CENT
4 : a trivial amount
5 : a piece or sum of money <that will cost a pretty penny >