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twopences

twopences is the plural of twopence.

Meaning of twopence

Noun

twopence (countable and uncountable, plural twopences)

  1. (Ireland, UK) A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
    Synonyms:
    deuce
  2. (Ireland, UK) A cost or value of two pence.
  3. (Ireland, UK, broadly) A small amount or value.

Questions about twopences

What is twopences the plural of?
Twopences is the plural of twopence.

Words near twopences in the dictionary

  1. twoonies
  2. twoosh
  3. twooshes
  4. twopartite
  5. twopence
  6. twopences
  7. twopenn'orth
  8. twopenn'orths
  9. twopennies
  10. twopenny
  11. twopenny rope

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