Definitions For Pence

Noun

(British, Irish) Plural of penny, nodot=1 (the subunit of the pound sterling or irish pound).

Usage notes

This is the collective plural, used when referring to a sum of money, as in These apples are twenty pence each. When referring to several coins each worth one penny, the correct plural is pennies, as in I have one tenpence coin and three pennies.

Related terms

sixpence threepence twopence

Etymology

14th century contraction of penies, , pennies, collective plural of penny.{{R:Online Etymology Dictionary}}