Definition of God's penny in English:

God's penny

(also Godpenny, Godspenny)

noun ˌɡɒdz ˈpɛni

1A small sum paid as an initial instalment on striking a bargain, especially on concluding a purchase or the hiring of a servant. Compare "arles-penny", earnest penny. Now English regional (Yorkshire) and historical.
2A penny or small sum given in charity. Now rare.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in Ayenbite of Inwyt. From the genitive of god + penny, so called on account of being originally devoted to some religious or charitable purpose.

Definition of God's penny in US English:

God's penny

(also Godpenny, Godspenny)

nounˌɡɒdz ˈpɛni

1A small sum paid as an initial instalment on striking a bargain, especially on concluding a purchase or the hiring of a servant. Compare "arles-penny", earnest penny. Now English regional (Yorkshire) and historical.
2A penny or small sum given in charity. Now rare.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in Ayenbite of Inwyt. From the genitive of god + penny, so called on account of being originally devoted to some religious or charitable purpose.

单词	God's penny
释义	Definition of God's penny in English: God's penny (also Godpenny, Godspenny) noun ˌɡɒdz ˈpɛni 1A small sum paid as an initial instalment on striking a bargain, especially on concluding a purchase or the hiring of a servant. Compare "arles-penny", earnest penny. Now English regional (Yorkshire) and historical. 2A penny or small sum given in charity. Now rare. Origin Middle English; earliest use found in Ayenbite of Inwyt. From the genitive of god + penny, so called on account of being originally devoted to some religious or charitable purpose. Definition of God's penny in US English: God's penny (also Godpenny, Godspenny) nounˌɡɒdz ˈpɛni 1A small sum paid as an initial instalment on striking a bargain, especially on concluding a purchase or the hiring of a servant. Compare "arles-penny", earnest penny. Now English regional (Yorkshire) and historical. 2A penny or small sum given in charity. Now rare. Origin Middle English; earliest use found in Ayenbite of Inwyt. From the genitive of god + penny, so called on account of being originally devoted to some religious or charitable purpose.
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