Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thruppence
Noun
/ˈθrʌp.əns/
Definition
A former British coin worth three pennies, or three pence.
Examples
- In the old days, a thruppence could buy you a small treat or a loaf of bread.
- During the Victorian era, children often collected thruppence from their parents for sweets.
Meaning
Thruppence is a small unit of currency that was used in the UK prior to decimalization in 1971. It refers specifically to the value of three pence.
Synonyms
- Three pence
- Three pennies
