ninepence

/ˈnaɪnˌpɛns/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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