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threepence

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɛp(ə)ns, ˈθrʊ-, ˈθrʌ-/

Definition of threepence

noun

British

the sum of three pence, especially before decimalization (1971).

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Definition of threepence in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

three-ring circus
three-star
three-way
three-wheeler
threefold
threepence
threepenny
threepenny bit
threequel
threescore
threesome

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synodic

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adjective

relating to or involving the conjunction of celestial objects …

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