ninepence
/ˈnaɪnˌpɛns/
noun
- An old British coin worth nine pence.
- In the 19th century, a ninepence could buy a simple meal.
- The antique shop had a display of old coins, including a silver ninepence.
- My grandmother kept a ninepence in her jewelry box as a lucky charm.
- The sum of nine pence in British pre-decimal currency.
- He found ninepence in his pocket, just enough for a newspaper.
- The old menu listed a cup of tea at ninepence.
- The price of admission was ninepence for children.