tenpence

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A coin worth ten old pence.
  • (rare) A coin worth ten new pence.
  • (obsolete) The value of ten old pence.

Etymology

Compound from English ten + English pence.

Origin

English

pence

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