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Term: eightpence

Description

Eightpence refers to a British coin or monetary value equal to eight pennies.

In colloquial usage, eightpence can also refer to a small amount of money or an insignificant sum.

Examples

As a Noun:

1. He paid eightpence for the bus ticket.
2. The cost of a cup of tea was eightpence in the old days.

As an Adjective:

1. The eightpence coin was minted in silver.
2. She received a small and eightpence donation towards her charity.

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