(North America) Candy, historically sold by the piece at one penny each, now usually sold in bulk by weight.
(North America) Candy, historically sold by the piece at one penny each, now usually sold in bulk by weight.
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(British) A chew costing (or formerly costing) one penny.
(North America) A kind of candy in the form of small blocks that is sold in small plastic dispensers.
(Scotland, historical) An old Scots unit of measure of land.
(British, historical) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
(North America) A tray or dish found in small stores for convenience in cash transactions, allowing customers to discard unwanted pennies received in their change, or to take a penny for a transaction.