Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In ancient Greece, an obolus, intended to pay the soul's ferriage over the Styx. The coin was placed on the tongue of the dead. Also passing-penny.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word pass-penny.

Examples

    Sorry, no example sentences found.

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • A coin placed on the tongue of the dead.

    pass swine-penny. A coin placed on the tongue of a dead pig.

    September 20, 2021