half-penny

H`ALF-PENNY, n. hap'penny or ha'penny. A copper coin of the value of half a penny; also, the value of half a penny. It is used in the plural.

He cheats for half-pence.

[This coin is not current in America.]

H`ALF-PENNY, a. Of the price or value of half a penny; as a half-penny loaf.