twopence
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtʌ.pəns/ (this spelling and "tuppence")
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtuː.pəns/ (this spelling only)
Noun
[edit]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.