lickpenny

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Well, London lickpenny:[26] I find it true.

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  1. A greedy or covetous person; a grasper. [Scotch.] You talked of a law-suit—law is a lick-penny, Mr. Tyrrel—no counsellor like the pound in purse. Scott, St. Ronan's Well, xxviii.

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  1. from late Middle English lyckpeny; from lick, v., + obj. penny.
 

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