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- [tuhp-uh ns]
- /ˈtʌp əns/
- /ˈtʌp.əns/
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- [tuhp-uh ns]
- /ˈtʌp əns/
Definitions of twopence word
- noun plural twopence (used with a singular or plural verb) British. a sum of two pennies. 1
- noun plural twopence a bronze coin of the United Kingdom equal to two pennies: issued after decimalization in 1971. 1
- noun plural twopence a former copper coin of Great Britain, equal to two pennies, issued under George III. 1
- noun plural twopence a former silver coin of England, equal to two pennies: issued only as maundy money after 1662. 1
- noun plural twopence a trifle. 1
- noun twopence two British pennies 1
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Origin of twopence
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English two pens; see two, pence
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Parts of speech for Twopence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
twopence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
twopence usage trend in Literature
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