tenpence

noun

ten·​pence

British ˈtenpən(t)s

plural tenpence or tenpences

1

: the sum of ten pennies

Note: Tenpence is usually used of ten British pennies.

2

: a token representing ten pennies or a coin worth ten pennies

Word History

Etymology

ten entry 1 + pence

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