penny candy
(North America) Candy, historically sold by the piece at one penny each, now usually sold in bulk by weight.
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(North America) Candy, historically sold by the piece at one penny each, now usually sold in bulk by weight.
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(British, historical) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
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