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Definition of fivepence
fivepence
/ˈfaɪv.pəns/
five · pence
Plural:fivepences
•Adjective:fivepenny
fivepence Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
British A monetary sum equal to five pence in British currency.
Example
"The price of the local newspaper increased by fivepence last month."
2
British A British coin having a monetary value of five pence.
Example
"She searched her coat pocket and found a single silver fivepence for the parking meter."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fivepence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fivepence