twopence

English

Alternative forms

tuppence

Etymology

two +‎ pence

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈtʌ.pəns/ (this spelling and "tuppence")
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈtuː.pəns/ (this spelling only)

Noun

twopence (countable and uncountable, plural twopences)

(British, Ireland) A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
Synonym: (archaic slang) deuce
(British, Ireland) A cost or value of two pence.
(British, Ireland, by extension) A small amount or value.

Derived terms

herb twopence

Related terms

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