threepence

English

/ˈθɹʌpəns/, /ˈθɹiːpɛns/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
  • (countable) A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old old pence.

Etymology

Compound from English three + English pence.

Origin

English

pence

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