ninepence
(obsolete, New England) A Spanish real, valued at twelve and a half cents.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(obsolete, New England) A Spanish real, valued at twelve and a half cents.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
(obsolete, British) Nine old pennies.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
(obsolete, British) A former British silver coin, worth nine old pennies.
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