old penny en · NOUN
Etymology
Retronym for penny to avoid confusion with the new penny.
Meanings
- The pre-decimalisation United Kingdom penny, ¹⁄₂₄₀ of a pound sterling. Symbol: d
- The pre-decimalisation Irish penny, ¹⁄₂₄₀ of an Irish pound. Symbol: d
- A coin worth one old penny.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| old pennies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| old pence | Number=Plur | lexicographic |