fourpence
noun (no plural; old British money)
Everyday
Fourpence is four pence, an old British sum of money (a small amount, worth about 4p now). tree →
In the lessons
in old tales and stories, a small sum paid or asked for, said with pounds and shillings
Examples
- He had one pound thirteen shillings and fourpence in his purse. tree →
- Please hand me out one pound thirteen and fourpence. tree →
- A loaf once cost fourpence. tree →
Note
in a sum, fourpence counts as 4 pence; add 4 to the pence part, not 4 pounds
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