What's the difference between fourpence and threepence?

Fourpence


Definition:

  • (n.) A British silver coin, worth four pence; a groat.
  • (n.) A name formerly given in New England to the Spanish half real, a silver coin worth six and a quarter cents.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) "Givemore Manuella, Gift Makolonio and Method Mwanyazi are great names, but they pale into comparison beside Limited Chicafa and the outstandingly-named Danger Fourpence."

Threepence


Definition:

  • (n.) A small silver coin of three times the value of a penny.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Wanting to help the stretched family finances, she became a secretary, devoting rare threepences to buying "late doors" tickets sold five minutes before curtain-up at local theatres.

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