eightpenny

[eyt-pen-ee]

eight·pen·ny

[eyt-pen-ee]
adjective
1.
noting a nail 21/2 inches (64 mm) long.
2.
costing or amounting to the sum of eight pennies. Symbol: 8d

Origin:
1490–1500; eight + -penny
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Eightpenny is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
WordNet
eightpenny

adjective
used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long 
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