sixpence

Meanings

• noun

  A former British coin worth one-twentieth of a shilling or two pence.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

hog , lord , tester , tizzy , tanner

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sixpence
penny , dime , time , crime

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Variants

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sixpence , sixpences

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Etymology

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From Old English sixpening, six pence.

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Trivia

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1. The sixpence was first minted in England in the late 15th century.

2. The last sixpence was minted in the UK in 1977.

3. In some countries, a sixpence coin is still used in games, such as 'Monopoly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. shilling: A former British coin worth twelve pence.

2. penny: A former British coin worth one penny.

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Culture

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In English folklore, it is considered good luck to find a sixpence on the ground. It is also a traditional wedding gift for the bride to toss over her shoulder for good fortune.

How to Memorize "sixpence"

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   - Imagine a small round coin with the image of a monarch or queen on one side and the value '6' on the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sixpence' with the number 'six' and the value 'two pence'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'sixpence', such as 'Sixpence saved in a jar makes a rainy day a little less scary'.

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