bawbee
- noun
- /ˈbɔːbi/
- Archaic
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bawbee
- She found a rusty bawbee while digging in the garden.
Examples
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In the old days, a loaf of bread might cost just a single bawbee.
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Collectors at the fair traded rare bawbees and other Scottish coins.
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He found a bawbee on the street.
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In the 17th century, a bawbee was worth very little.
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In the past, a single bawbee could buy a small loaf of bread in Scotland.
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During the 17th century, many people collected bawbees as a hobby due to their historical significance.
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He joked that he only had a few bawbees left after buying drinks for everyone.
Synonyms
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A small old British coin worth half a penny from before 1971
A very small coin from long ago in Scotland and the Netherlands
A small Dutch coin worth five cents before the euro
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bawbee was the Scottish name for a small, low-value coin, like a Scottish 'penny'. That's why a bawbee means a cheap or low-value coin.