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noun
The pre-decimalisation United Kingdom penny, 1⁄240 of a pound sterling. Symbol: d
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noun
The pre-decimalisation Irish penny, 1⁄240 of an Irish pound. Symbol: d
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noun
A coin worth one old penny.
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History
Retronym for penny to avoid confusion with the new penny.
