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fourpences

fourpences is the plural of fourpence.

Meaning of fourpence

Noun

fourpence (countable and uncountable, plural fourpences)

  1. A monetary amount of four pence.
    • "It will be fourpence. If there is an error the amount will be refunded."1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados
    Synonyms:
    groat
  2. A former British silver coin, worth four pence.
    Synonyms:
    groat

Questions about fourpences

What is fourpences the plural of?
Fourpences is the plural of fourpence.

Words near fourpences in the dictionary

  1. fourpeat
  2. fourpeated
  3. fourpeating
  4. fourpeats
  5. fourpence
  6. fourpences
  7. fourpennies
  8. fourpenny
  9. fourpenny nail
  10. fourpenny nails
  11. fourpennyworth

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