threepence
threepence · threepences
The amount of money equal to that of three penceThe amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
US/ˈθɹiːpɛns/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies
(countable, historical)A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence.
Origin
From three + pence.From three + pence.
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Forms
plural: threepences| Singular | threepence |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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