Rome penny

noun

: peter's pence

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rome penny was before the 12th century

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“Rome penny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rome%20penny. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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