sixpence

/ˈsɛkspens/

Definitions

1. noun

a British coin worth one-twelfth of a shilling, no longer in use

“She found an old sixpence in the attic while cleaning.”

2. verb

to make or give something worth one-twelfth of a shilling

“He sixpenced the gift by putting a small amount of money in the envelope.”

Synonyms

  • halfpenny
  • penny