noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new). uncountable

   "‘Can you let me have threepence for an urgent telephone call?’"

2. 2
   former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies wordnet
3. 3
   A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence. countable, historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

bobcrowndollarfarthinggroatguinea

Example

More examples

"‘Can you let me have threepence for an urgent telephone call?’"

Etymology

From three + pence.

Related phrases

old pennypre decimalisation

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