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Webster 1913 Edition


Sixpence

Six′pence

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Noun.
;
pl.
Sixpences
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An English silver coin of the value of six pennies; half a shilling, or about twelve cents.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sixpence

SIX'PENCE

,
Noun.
[six and pence.]
1.
An English silver coin of the value of six pennies; half a shilling.
2.
The value of six pennies or half a shilling.