twalpenny

/ˈtwɔlpiːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A twalpenny, also known as a twalpeny or twelvenpenny, was a unit of currency in medieval England, equivalent to 1/12 of a pound or 12 pence.

“The merchant sold goods for a price equivalent to several twalpenny units.”

Synonyms

  • pence
  • penny
  • twelvenpenny

Antonyms

  • dollar
  • thaler