What does PENCE mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

• A plural of penny, a monetary unit of the UK, worth one hundredth of a pound.
• A former monetary unit of Ireland, worth one hundredth of a pound.

Pronunciations:

• US: /pɛns/
• UK: /pɛns/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pence" originated from the Latin word "pensum," meaning "something weighed out." It has been in use in the English language since the 14th century and is still commonly used in the UK as a unit of currency. In Ireland, the word "pence" was used as a unit of currency until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• cents
• money
• penny
• coins
• feast

Example Sentences:

• She paid 50 pence for a candy bar.
• The price of the item was listed as 99 pence.
• In Ireland, the currency used to be measured in pence before the euro was introduced.