twopence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtʌ.pəns/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈtuː.pəns/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From two + pence.
Meanings
- (Ireland, UK, countable, uncountable) A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
- (Ireland, UK, countable, uncountable) A cost or value of two pence.
- (Ireland, UK, broadly, countable, uncountable) A small amount or value.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tuppence | alternative | lexicographic | |
| twopences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
sixpence · eightpence · thruppence · threepence · tenpence · fivepence · fourpence