Synonyms for threepence
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Noun
1. Thruppence — A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence
three-penny bit, thruppence informal dated UK
Definitions
- n. 1
A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence.
Forms
- Plural
- threepences → thruppences…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| threepence | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- thruppence