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sixpence

/sɪkspɛns/ noun · British & US
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What does sixpence mean?

noun

A coin worth six pence, or a small amount of money, especially one given as a gift, especially at a wedding.

Example

"The bride and groom received a sixpence from the best man as a good luck charm."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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