penni
an aluminum coin of Finland until the euro was adopted, one 100th of a markka.
Origin of penni
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How to use penni in a sentence
The word used in l. 94 is "penningin," from "penni," a word common to most Teutonic and Northern languages.
Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) | AnonymousIn the country they are generally given food in payment, but in towns from twenty-five penni to a mark for the time occupied.
Through Finland in Carts | Ethel Brilliana Alec-TweedieVasari adds, that Luca penni addicted himself latterly to making designs for Flemish engravers.
The Privy Purse Expenses of King Henry VIII from November MDXXIX, to December MDXXXII | Nicholas Harris NicolasThe two former compositions were executed by Pippi, the two latter by penni.
British Dictionary definitions for penni
/ (ˈpɛnɪ) /
a former Finnish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a markka
Origin of penni
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