Associations to the word «Sixpence»

Wiktionary

SIXPENCE, noun. (obsolete) (British) (uncountable) The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
SIXPENCE, noun. (historical) A former British coin worth sixpence

Dictionary definition

SIXPENCE, noun. A small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970.

Wise words

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