"five-and-ten" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: five-and-tens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} five-and-ten (plural five-and-tens)
  1. (US) A five-and-dime. Tags: US Synonyms: five and ten
    Sense id: en-five-and-ten-en-noun-oYTpN85x Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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