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Pennyless

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Meaning

Dated form of penniless, today used most often for the sense of "without using pennies" rather than "without money"..

Example Sentences

Three years had intervened, and how, in their pennyless state, could her mother have existed during this time?

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What does pennyless mean?

Pennyless means Dated form of penniless, today used most often for the sense of "without using pennies" rather than "without money"..

What is a synonym for pennyless?

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What is the opposite of pennyless?

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How do you use pennyless in a sentence?

Three years had intervened, and how, in their pennyless state, could her mother have existed during this time?

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