n. (lit.) Dutch coin worth half a farthing. i.e.small coin of little value（本义）值半法寻的荷兰小硬币，（转指）不值钱的小硬币。 △2H.VI.3.1.112:“That (i.e.mayany) doit that e’er I wrested from the King,/ Or anygroat I hoarded to my use,/ Be brought against me atmy trial day!”倘若我侵吞了国王的一枚小钱，或是我私藏了一枚小钱供我自己亨用，就请在我受审之日指控我好了！ △Mer.1.3.141 (140): “Supply your present wants,and takeno dolt / Of usance for my moneys，”你现在需要的钱，我如数供给你，而且不要你一个子儿的利息。