transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpe-nē ]
noun
( plural pennies -nēz ; or pence ˈpen(t)s)
Usage: often attributive
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