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Threepence Definition & Meaning

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

"Threepence" in song lyrics

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  • "diameter new zealand coin threepence"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diameter great britian coin threepence"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diameter great britain coin threepence"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does threepence mean?
former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies
What part of speech is threepence?
Threepence is a noun.

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