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nine·pence | \British ˈnīnpən(t)s sometimes -īmp-, US " or -īnˌpen- \
plural ninepence or ninepences
Definition of ninepence
1 : the sum of nine pennies
Note: This term is usually used of British pennies.
2 : an old Irish shilling worth in England about nine British pennies
3 : the old Spanish real formerly worth in New England about 12¹/₂ cents
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