Meaning of "Penney" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF PENNEY

Penney  [ˈpɛnɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENNEY

Penney is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PENNEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Penney

Penney is a common surname of British origin. The name Penney dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It was derived from the Old English "Penig," denoting a coin. The penny was the only unit of coinage in England until the early 14th century, and as such was a coin of considerable value. The name was first found in Northampton where they held a family seat from very early times; before the 12th century had become associated with London; later moved north into Scotland and west into Ireland settling mostly in the provinces of Ulster and Munster. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: George Penny who settled in the Barbados in 1635; William Penny settled on Eastern Long Island prior to 1740; Charles Penny settled in Maryland in 1775; P. Penny settled in Boston, Massachusetts in 1769; the family also settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th century. In Newfoundland, Benedict Penny inherited property in Carbonear which dated back to 1699. Spelling variations include: Penny, Penney, Pennie, Penne, Pyne, Pynne and others.

Definition of Penney in the English dictionary

The definition of Penney in the dictionary is William George, Baron Penney of East Hendred. 1909–91, British mathematician. He worked on the first atomic bomb and became chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

TRANSLATION OF PENNEY

Find out the translation of Penney to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Penney from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Penney» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 彭尼
• Translator English - Spanish: Penney
• English: Penney
• Translator English - Hindi: पेनी
• Translator English - Arabic: بيني
• Translator English - Russian: Пенни
• Translator English - Portuguese: Penney
• Translator English - Bengali: পেনি
• Translator English - French: Penney
• Translator English - Malay: Penney
• Translator English - German: Penney
• Translator English - Japanese: ペニー
• Translator English - Korean: 페니
• Translator English - Javanese: Penney
• Translator English - Vietnamese: Penney
• Translator English - Tamil: பென்னி
• Translator English - Marathi: पेनी
• Translator English - Turkish: Penney
• Translator English - Italian: Penney
• Translator English - Polish: Penney
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Пенні
• Translator English - Romanian: Penney
• Translator English - Greek: Penney
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Penney
• Translator English - Swedish: Penney
• Translator English - Norwegian: Penney

QUOTES WITH «PENNEY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Penney.

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Bill Ackman

I think the hedge-fund industry has taken a reputational turn for the worse, this dog-eat-dog stuff. I'm not just talking about Herbalife or J. C. Penney, but in other situations where the media really focuses on who's long and who's short. I don't think it's a good thing for the industry.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENNEY»

Discover the use of Penney in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Penney and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Islam

This foundation edition on Islam is part of a series aimed at lower-ability pupils.

Sue Penney, 1999

Sikhism

This foundation edition on Sikhism is part of a series aimed at lower-ability pupils.

Sue Penney, 1999

Christianity

This foundation edition on Christianity is part of a series aimed at lower-ability pupils.

Sue Penney, 1999

Ian Penney's book of nursery rhymes

Presents fourteen nursery rhymes, including "Hickory, Dickory, Dock," "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary," "There was a Crooked Man," "Humpty Dumpty," and "Sing a Song of Sixpence"

Ian Penney, 1994

Politics, Policy and Practice in Physical Education

A unique resource for students and lecturers of Physical Education and Sports Studies, this book explores and analyses the processes of policy-making and implementation in education.

John Evans, Dawn Penney, 2002

Buddhism

This foundation edition on Buddhism is part of a series aimed at lower-ability pupils.

Sue Penney, 1999

Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics

Jacqueline Penney has lived near the water and been inspired by its many moods for over 30 years. In this book, she shares her favorite techniques and expert tricks for capturing the atmosphere and romance of the ocean in acrylics.

Jacqueline Penney, 2008

Assisted Dying and Legal Change

Exploring how the way in which assisted dying is legalised affects the regime produced, this text suggests that the experience of one jurisdiction cannot readily be translated to another, and argues for a subtler understanding of euthanasia ...

Penney Lewis, 2007

Assessment in Physical Education: A Sociocultural Perspective

This book will be of interest to advanced students and researchers in physical education and youth sport studies, as well as those involved in initial teacher education and teacher professional development.

Peter Hay, Dawn Penney, 2013

The Tenderness of Wolves

1867. Winter has just tightened its grip on Dove River, an isolated settlement in Canada's Northern Territory, when a man is brutally murdered.

Stef Penney, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENNEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Penney is used in the context of the following news items.

Kirk Penney signs with Illawarra Hawks

Penney's signing completes a remarkable recovery for the Wollongong Hawks, who were placed in voluntary administration in May because of ... «SBS, Jul 15»

What JC Penney Can Learn From Home Depot

For years, retailer J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP) has struggled to find a ... in the decade, Penney has largely returned to its discounting roots, yet it ... «Motley Fool, Jul 15»

Man charged with secretly recording clerk in Overland Park JC …

Security officers at the JC Penney store at Oak Park Mall told police that they had been monitoring the man with closed circuit cameras. Officers ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»

Bull of the Day: J.C. Penney (JCP)

J.C. Penney operates 1,020 apparel and home furnishing stores ... analysts are bullish on J.C. Penney for the rest of this year and next year. «Zacks.com, Jul 15»

J.C. Penney, Lumber Liquidators and Amazon.com highlighted as …

On May 13, J.C. Penney reported its fiscal first quarter and beat the Zacks Consensus by 22 cents. Earnings were a loss of $0.57 compared to ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»

JC Penney Tackles Online Bullying in Back-to-School Push

JCPenney is combating online bullying with a new campaign called "Bend the Trend" this back-to-school season. The initiative will encourage ... «AdAge.com, Jul 15»

J.C. Penney's new salon concept aims to woo millennials (Video)

J.C. Penney's salons service around 10 million customers annually. In an effort to bring in millennial customers, J.C. Penney Co. (NYSE: JCP) ... «Dallas Business Journal, Jul 15»

Olivia Holt from Disney Channel's 'Kickin' It' goes back to school …

Shop thousands of JC Penney doorbusters on Friday, July 24, from 3 p.m. until closing and Saturday, July 25, from opening until 1 p.m. Plan to ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»

J.C. Penney: All Set To Fly Higher (JCP)

J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP) has made an impressive comeback in 2015, with the stock already up close to 32%. This clearly indicates that the ... «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»

What Does a Lower Forecast Mean for JC Penney, Sears and Wal …

Here is what this may mean for struggling retailers, such as Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) and J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP), as ... «24/7 Wall St., Jul 15»