: a former monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ Finnish markka

Word History

Etymology

Finnish

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penni was in 1881

Dictionary Entries Near penni

Cite this Entry

“Penni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penni. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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