Magpie

cornelia 1 | 15:20 Mon 12th Oct 2009 | Phrases & Sayings

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In victorian slang, what coin was known as a magpie?

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halfpenny I think

Chambers 10th says halfpenny

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thanks, obviously had not been looking in the correct place to find an answer myself

vulcan

Can anybody tell me why it was called a magpie ? I've checked a few sites but none have explained the reason.

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