ninepence

 [nahyn-pens, -puhns]  

nine·pence

   [nahyn-pens, -puhns]
noun
1.
(used with a plural verb) British. nine pennies.
2.
a former shilling of Great Britain, issued under Elizabeth I for use in Ireland, debased so that it was used in England as a ninepenny piece.
Origin:
1540–50; nine + pence
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Ninepence is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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ninepence

noun
a coin worth nine pennies 
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