threepence
noun
three·pence
ˈthre-pən(t)s 
ˈthri-
ˈthrə-
ˈthri-
ˈthrə-
US also
ˈthrē-pen(t)s
plural threepence or threepences
1
: the sum of three pennies
Note: Threepence is usually used of three British pennies.
2
: a coin worth three pennies
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“Threepence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threepence. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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threepence
noun
three·pence
ˈthrep-ən(t)s
ˈthrip-
ˈthrəp-
ˈthrip-
ˈthrəp-
U.S. also
ˈthrē-ˌpen(t)s
1
plural threepence or threepences
: a coin worth three pennies
2
: the sum of three British pennies
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