sixpence

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A coin formerly used in Britain and worth six pennies.

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The sum of six pennies.

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An English silver coin of the value of six pence (about 12 cents); half of a shilling.

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The value of six pence, or half a shilling; a slight value: sometimes used attributively.

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In the United States, especially in New York, while the coin was in circulation, a Spanish half-real, of the value of 6¼ cents.

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An English silver coin of the value of six pennies; half a shilling, or about twelve cents.

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A former coin worth six old pence; a tanner.

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The value of six old pence.

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a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970