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English
Etymology
From two + pence.
Pronunciation
Noun
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.
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