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sixpence
six·pence S0441000 (sĭks′pəns)n.1. A coin formerly used in Britain and worth six pennies.2. The sum of six pennies.sixpence (ˈsɪkspəns) n (Currencies) a small British cupronickel coin with a face value of six pennies, worth 2 (new) pence, not minted since 1970six•pence (ˈsɪks pəns)
n., pl. -pence, -penc•es for 2. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) Brit. a sum of six pennies. 2. (used with a sing. v.) a cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom, the half of a shilling, formerly equal to six pennies: equal to two and one-half new pence after decimalization in 1971. [1350–1400; Middle English sexe pans. See six, pence] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | sixpence - a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970tannerBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdomcoin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money |
Translationssixpence
on a sixpence1. With agile precision, especially with limited room to maneuver. Primarily heard in UK. The striker stopped on a sixpence, leaving the defender flailing past her. The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a sixpence, even at high speeds.2. In an instant; very quickly, rapidly, or abruptly. He's usually a nice guy, but his temper can turn on a sixpence sometimes.See also: on, sixpenceturn on a sixpence1. To turn quickly or with agile precision, especially with limited room to maneuver. Primarily heard in UK. The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a sixpence, even at high speeds. The striker turned on a sixpence, leaving the defender flailing past her.2. By extension, to change focus, activity, opinion, or behavior very suddenly or abruptly. Primarily heard in UK. He's usually a nice guy, but his temper can turn on a sixpence sometimes. Politicians have no loyalty to their causes—they'll turn on a sixpence if it means they'll get more votes.See also: on, sixpence, turnon a sixpence (of a stop or turn) within a small area or short distance. British informal The old sixpenny coin was one of the smallest in circulation in Britain prior to decimalization in 1971 .See also: on, sixpencesixpence
sixpence a small British cupronickel coin with a face value of six pennies, worth 2½ (new) pence, not minted since 1970 Sixpence
SixpenceA former coin in the United Kingdom equal in value to 1/40 of one British pound. Sixpence ceased to circulate with the decimalization of the pound in 1971.sixpence
Synonyms for sixpencenoun a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six penniesSynonymsRelated Words- Britain
- Great Britain
- U.K.
- UK
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- coin
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