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six·pence \ˈsikspən(t)s or -kˌspen-; Brit ˈsikspən(t)s\ noun (plural sixpence or sixpences) Etymology: Middle English sexe pans, from sex six + pans pence, plural of peny penny — more at six, penny 1. a. : the sum of six usually British pennies b. : a coin representing six pennies or half a shilling 2. : fippenny bit |