threepence (Meaning)
Wordnet
threepence (n)
former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies
Webster
threepence (n.)
A small silver coin of three times the value of a penny.
Synonyms & Antonyms of threepence
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threepence Sentence Examples
- The old man handed the child a threepence, a small token of his gratitude.
- In those days, a threepence could buy you a loaf of bread and a pint of milk.
- The bus fare was only threepence back then, making it affordable for everyone.
- The lemonade stand offered a cup of refreshment for a mere threepence.
- The child eagerly counted his collection of threepence coins, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
- The street urchins played games on the cobblestones, betting threepence here and there.
- The beggar sat on the street corner, holding out his hat for a threepence donation.
- The antique shop sold a rare coin from the Victorian era for a whopping threepence.
- The church bell would ring at three o'clock, marking the time when folks would receive their threepence allowance.
- The museum displayed a collection of everyday objects, including a purse containing several threepence coins.
FAQs About the word threepence
former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three penniesA small silver coin of three times the value of a penny.
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The old man handed the child a threepence, a small token of his gratitude.
In those days, a threepence could buy you a loaf of bread and a pint of milk.
The bus fare was only threepence back then, making it affordable for everyone.
The lemonade stand offered a cup of refreshment for a mere threepence.
