galley-halfpenny

Look at other dictionaries:

• galley halfpenny — noun Etymology: Middle English galey halfpeni, from galey, galeie galley + halfpeni halfpenny; from its alleged introduction to London by Genoese traders more at halfpenny : a small base silver denier from the Continent that circulated in England …   Useful english dictionary

• Galley ha'penny — An unauthorised halfpenny coin from Genoa, introduced into England via London by Genoese merchants in the 14c. It was somewhat thicker than the English coin; some continued in use till the 16c. It was called a galley ha penny because the Genoese… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

• Lundy — This article is about the island of Lundy, which is part of England. For other uses, see Lundy (disambiguation). Lundy Site of Special Scientific Interest Area of Search …   Wikipedia

• Selsey — Coordinates: 50°44′06″N 0°47′23″W / 50.73502°N 0.78977°W / 50.73502; 0.78977 …   Wikipedia