Dandiprat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dandiprat is a noun meaning (obsolete) An English coin worth three half-pence.
Meaning
(obsolete) An English coin worth three half-pence.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- dandiprats
- dandyprat
- dandypratt
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dandyprat, dandypratt, danim, downer, floose, demi.
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