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fivepence

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/
  • archaic: /ˈfɪpəns/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A monetary amount of five pence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A coin of this value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a coin worth five cents

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: coin

History

Etymology

From five + pence.