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Etymology

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From two +‎ pence.

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Noun

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twopence (countable and uncountable, plural twopences)

  1. (British, Ireland) A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
    Synonym: (archaic slang) deuce
  2. (British, Ireland) A cost or value of two pence.
  3. (British, Ireland, by extension) A small amount or value.

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