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Meaning of 'third-penny' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Third-penny [ n.]
- A third part of the profits of fines and penalties imposed at the country court, which was among the perquisites enjoyed by the earl.

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thialdine thialol thibet cloth thibetan thibetian thible thick thick wind thick-headed thick-knee

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