Definitions of threepence [ˈθrɪp əns, ˈθrɛp-, ˈθrʌp-; spelling pron. ˈθriˌpɛns]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) threepence
(used with a sing. or pl. v.) Brit. a sum of three pennies.

2. threepence
a former coin of the United Kingdom, equal to three pennies.

Etymology: (1580–90)

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1. (noun) threepence
former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) threepence
a small silver coin of three times the value of a penny

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