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Noun: penny-farthing  'pe-nee'faa(r)-dhing
Usage: Brit
  1. An early type of bicycle with a very large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel
    "Riding a penny-farthing required considerable skill and balance"

Derived forms: penny-farthings

Encyclopedia: Penny-farthing