sixpence
IPA: sˈɪkspˈɛns
noun
- (obsolete, Britain, uncountable) The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
- (historical) A former British coin worth sixpence, first minted in 1551.
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Examples of "sixpence" in Sentences
- The trip apparently cost sixpence.
- People could stay all day for sixpence.
- Something old. and a sixpence in her shoe.
- At 14 he fought for sixpence and a cup of tea.
- It cost one shilling, later reduced to sixpence.
- Some sources have said it can turn on a sixpence.
- Take the sixpence, you've earned it, and about time, too.
- They are larger, and sold for three shillings and sixpence.
- For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe.
- It sold for sixpence and was read from Gayndah to Childers to Gympie.
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