sixpence

noun six·pence \ˈsiks-pən(t)s, US also -ˌpen(t)s\

: a coin formerly used in Britain that was worth six pennies

Full Definition of SIXPENCE

: a former British monetary unit equal to six pennies

plural sixpence or six·penc·es : a coin worth sixpence

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14th century

SIXPENCE Defined for Kids

noun six·pence \ˈsiks-pens\

: the sum of six pence

: an old British coin worth six pence

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