What does dandiprat mean?
Dandiprat means (obsolete) An English coin worth three half-pence.
Dandiprat
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) An English coin worth three half-pence.
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) An English coin worth three half-pence
- (dated) An insignificant or contemptible person
Example Sentences
It seems but proper, every way, therefore, for us to know, that this king of poets and philosophers was also among the best of men ; that, in his character, modesty and humility kept pace with greatness ; and that he was as much better than the beau-ideals of our intellectual popinjays and dandiprats, as those beau-ideals were prouder than he.
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Related Words
Word Forms
- dandiprats
- dandyprat
- dandypratt
Usage Notes
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It seems but proper, every way, therefore, for us to know, that this king of poets and philosophers was also among the best of men ; that, in his character, modesty and humility kept pace with greatness ; and that he was as much better than the beau-ideals of our intellectual popinjays and dandiprats, as those beau-ideals were prouder than he.
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