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Synonyms of sixpence

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Another word for sixpence is sixpenny bit. Other synonyms of sixpence are tanner, lord, tester, tizzy and hog.

Synonyms and similar words for sixpence

nounMore synonyms

  • sixpenny bitFormer (pre-decimalisation) British and Irish coins worth six old pennies.
  • tannerA former British coin worth six old pence.
  • lordSixpence.
  • testerA sixpence.
  • tizzyA sixpence; a tester.
  • hogA tanner, a sixpence coin; its value.
  • pigA sixpence.
  • sow's baby archaic, datedA sixpence coin.

Meaning of sixpence

  1. noun The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
  2. noun A former British or Irish coin worth six pennies, first minted in 1551.

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Questions about synonyms of sixpence

What is another word for sixpence?
Sixpence has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sixpenny bit, tanner, lord, tester, tizzy, hog, pig and sow's baby.
What does sixpence mean?
Sixpence means the value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.

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