n. A former Scottish copper coin of less value than a bawbee, worth about one-sixth of an English penny.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A small Scotch coin worth about one sixth of an English penny.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A Scotch copper coin first issued under Charles II., and worth at that time 2d. Scotch, or one sixth of an English penny; hence, a very small coin. The name turner was also applied to it.
Word Usage
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