pence (p ns)n. Chiefly British A plural of penny. |
pence [pɛns]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a plural of penny
Usage: Since the decimalization of British currency and the introduction of the abbreviation p, as in 10p, 85p, etc., the abbreviation has tended to replace pence in speech, as in 4p (ˌfɔːˈpiː), 12p (ˌtwɛlvˈpiː), etc.
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