Definition of THREEPENCE

threepence

Plural: threepences

Noun

  • former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies
  • The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
  • A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence.

Origin / Etymology

From three + pence.

Synonyms

threepenny bit, thruppence

Scrabble Score: 17

threepence: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
threepence: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
threepence: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

threepence: valid Words With Friends Word