Definition of "tuppence" [tuppence]

• Chiefly British Variant of twopence. (noun)

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• "I calls tuppence uncommon cheap to be warm for so many hours. ""
• "Meat: The weekly meat ration is allowed to cost 1/2d, and the "tuppence" is supposed to be corned meat."
• ""It's to be hoped as none of 'em won't meet their deaths out there among the sands this fearful night," she added, as Ned took the glass from her, and deposited his "tuppence" in the tray in payment therefor."