Penny-farthing Definition

noun

An early bicycle having a large front wheel and much smaller rear one.

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A type of bicycle popular in the 19th century, with the front wheel far larger than the rear one.

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Other Word Forms of Penny-farthing

Noun

Singular:
penny-farthing
Plural:
penny-farthings

Origin of Penny-farthing

  • The British penny was a larger coin than the farthing.

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  • A reference to the old British coins

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Penny-farthing Sentence Examples

  • The sleeve front featured the band in piped blazers with a Penny Farthing logo appearing on the rear.

  • Old photos of the local cycle club mounted on penny farthing bikes made us appreciate the comfort of our machines.

  • Over the next century, bicycles went through several stages of development including the metal high wheeled bicycle and tricycle, known as the penny farthing.

  • The penny farthing necklace looks lovely as a three-dimensional pendant charm or as a miniature framed photograph art pendant hanging from a gorgeous chain.

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