n. (-pĕn`ny̆)
A devourer or absorber of money. «Law is a lickpenny.» Sir W. Scott.
lickpenny
| Dictionary: Lick·pen·ny |
n. (-pĕn`ny̆)
| Obscure Words: lickpenny |
an absorber or devourer of money
Law is a lickpenny. -- Sir Walter Scott
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