half-shilling, quarter-shilling, Tudor coins of the value of 6d. and 3d. respectively.

Historical. A coin of this value, originally of silver, and later of nickel brass and dodecagonal in shape; a threepenny piece.

Threepence.

Of the value or price of threepence. threepenny bit (bit, n.2 10b), threepenny piece = threepence, n. 2; also figurative (in reference to the size…

= threepence, n. Also: (U.S.) a coin between a nickel and a dime in value.

= threepence, n.

= threepence, n.

a three-penny piece.

slang. The number three, in various connections; a set of three; a threepenny piece; spec. in the U.S., a three-dollar packet of a narcotic.

Part of the life-guard used on tram-cars and similar vehicles, a flat grid on which obstructions are picked up.

A coin worth three old pence, in use in Australia prior to decimalization in 1966; a threepenny piece.

A threepenny bit. slang.

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