twopence

English

Alternative forms

tuppence

Etymology

two +‎ pence

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈtʌ.pəns/

Noun

twopence (countable and uncountable, plural twopences)

(Britain, Ireland) A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
(Britain, Ireland) A cost or value of two pence.
(Britain, Ireland) (by extension) A small amount or value.

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