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单词 earnest penny
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Definition of earnest penny in English:

earnest penny

noun ˈəːnɪst ˌpɛni

  • A small sum of money (probably originally, but later not necessarily, a penny) paid as earnest to secure a bargain. Now historical.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From earnest + penny.

Definition of earnest penny in US English:

earnest penny

nounˈəːnɪst ˌpɛni

  • A small sum of money (probably originally, but later not necessarily, a penny) paid as earnest to secure a bargain. Now historical.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From earnest + penny.
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