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PRONUNCIATION OF THRUPPENCE

thruppence  [ˈθrʌpəns] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THRUPPENCE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thruppence is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THRUPPENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Threepence (British coin)

The British threepence coin, usually simply known as a threepence or threepenny bit, was a unit of currency equaling one eightieth of a pound sterling, or three pence sterling. It was used in the United Kingdom, and earlier in Great Britain and England. Similar denominations were later used throughout the British Empire, notably in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The sum of three pence was pronounced variously THROOP-ence, THREPP-ence or THRUPP-ence, reflecting different pronunciations in the various regions and nations of the United Kingdom. Likewise, the coin was often referred to in conversation as a THROOP-nee, THREPP-nee or THRUPP-nee bit. Before Decimal Day in 1971 there were two hundred and forty pence in one pound sterling. Twelve pence made a shilling, and twenty shillings made a pound. Values less than a pound were usually written in terms of shillings and pence, e.g. forty-two pence would be three shillings and six pence, pronounced "three and six". Values of less than a shilling were simply written in terms of pence, e.g. eight pence would be 8d.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THRUPPENCE


comeuppance
ˌkʌmˈʌpəns
crepance
ˈkriːpəns
discrepance
dɪsˈkrɛpəns
eightpence
ˈeɪtpəns
fippence
ˈfɪpəns
fivepence
ˈfaɪvpəns
fourpence
ˈfɔːpəns
ha´pence
ˈheɪpəns
ninepence
ˈnaɪnpəns
sevenpence
ˈsevənpəns
sixpence
ˈsɪkspəns
tenpence
ˈtenpəns
threepence
ˈθrɛpəns
tuppence
ˈtʌpəns
twopence
ˈtʌpəns

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THRUPPENCE

thru
thrum
thrum-eyed
thrummed
thrummer
thrumming
thrummingly
thrummy
thrupenny
thrupenny bit
thruppenny
thruput
thrush
thrust
thrust bearing
thrust fault
thruster
thrustful
thrusting
thrustings

WORDS THAT END LIKE THRUPPENCE

at your convenience
audience
conference
confidence
difference
evidence
experience
halfpence
influence
Lawrence
of the essence
pence
Peter pence
Peter´s pence
political science
presence
reference
residence
science
spence

Synonyms and antonyms of thruppence in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thruppence» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THRUPPENCE

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The translations of thruppence from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thruppence» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

thruppence
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

thruppence
570 millions of speakers

English

thruppence
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

thruppence
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

thruppence
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

thruppence
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

thruppence
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

thruppence
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thruppence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Thruppence
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

thruppence
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

thruppence
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

thruppence
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thruppence
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thruppence
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

thruppence
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

थुंप्पन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

thruppence
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

thruppence
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

thruppence
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

thruppence
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

thruppence
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

thruppence
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

thruppence
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

thruppence
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

thruppence
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thruppence

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THRUPPENCE»

The term «thruppence» is used very little and occupies the 181.808 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THRUPPENCE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thruppence

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THRUPPENCE»

Discover the use of thruppence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thruppence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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English Accents and Dialects: An Introduction to Social and ...
When I gans back she give us thruppence – mind thruppence, you know, that's about forty . . . forty-two year ago, you know, Reg. Thruppence then was a lot of money. I was there every day knocking at the door to see if she wanted any more  ...
Arthur Hughes, Peter Trudgill, Dominic Watt, 2013
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English Accents and Dialects: An Introduction to Social and ...
When I gans back she give us thruppence – mind thruppence, you know, that's about forty . . . forty-two year ago, you know, Reg. Thruppence then was a lot of money. I was there every day knocking at the door to see if she wanted any more  ...
Arthur Hughes, Peter Trudgill, Dominic Watt, 2012
3
The Quotable Founding Fathers
The old lady's pockets were filled with gold, Yet never contented was she, So she ordered her daughter to pay her a tax, Of thruppence a pound on the tea. Of thruppence a pound on the tea. Of thruppence a pound on the tea. Oh mother, dear ...
Buckner F. Melton, 2005
4
A Handful of Ashes
I'll find your thruppence afterwards.' When he heard Mrs Tweddle coming along the corridor he hurriedly withdrew her hand and pushed her away from him. ' Some other time, eh.' Takinga handkerchief from hispocket,he moppedhissweating ...
Janet Woods, 2014
5
All That Was Promised
“The opening bid is a thruppence,” the auctioneer shouted. “A thruppence?” richard charged beneath his breath as he confronted the auctioneer. “Why are you starting so low? It's worth at least five pound.” The auctioneer glowered at richard ...
Vickie Hall
6
Phantom Seven: Secret Heroes of WWII and OSS
He took a thruppence piece (about a nickel), and I said something like “That's a thruppence.” This brought down the house. The whole busload thought it was hilarious. What they overlooked was that they all understood everything I said, but it ...
Angela Horn, 2011
7
Triple Ripple (Large Print 16pt)
CHAPTER. SEVENTEEN. AND. THRUPPENCE. The Queen was wearing a purple gown with an ermine collar, and purple satin slippers with ermine trim. Arabella lay sleeping on her lap. glory stood nervously before Her Highness, waiting for ...
Brigid Lowry, 2011
8
The Knackerman: A Tale of the Whitechapel Ripper
“Ello; 'ello; Polly; me gir .” Mary Ann slowly raised her head and squinted; “Ello; Ian. Can ya spare thruppence?” Mary Ann inquired. “I need a large 777 gin ta get meself goin . “Thruppence? Thruppence, you're askin'? Well, 01' girl, luves ya as  ...
H. R. Underwood, 2012
9
Your Life is Now!
asks Mum.“Oh, yes, wonderful, marvellous.” “Bless you Peter.” “Thanks Mum. I have already had a good blessing at the Cathedra .” “Oh, Peter, what about the thrup— pence, (three pennies) I gave you to go with?” “The what?” “The thruppence.
Marlene George, 2004
10
Here's Another
Promissory notes will not be accepted. The story of the opera is woven rounda feudbetween two oldclans as to the possession of a bent thruppence which was foundon the border of the two estates. The love motif wouldbring tears to the eyes  ...
Lennie Lower, 1932

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THRUPPENCE»

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Thruppence on taxto transform England
The NHS and social care could be completely transformed by thruppence on the ... shout “We want the England we can have for thruppence on income tax.”. «The Star, Jul 15»
2
Thruppence: Sympathy for the devil in boardrooms
Public companies should appoint a “contrarian director,” whose role would be to challenge management recommendations, according to a paper authored by ... «Reuters Blogs, Jul 15»
3
Thruppence: Which woman should grace the $10 bill?
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says a newly redesigned $10 bill will feature a “woman who has contributed to and represents the values of American ... «Reuters Blogs, Jun 15»
4
Thruppence: Should World Cup hosts foot FIFA woes?
The FBI is investigating how soccer's governing body awarded the right to host the World Cup to Russia and Qatar, a U.S. law enforcement official has told ... «Reuters Blogs, Jun 15»
5
Thruppence: Can Snapchat unmask dodgy borrowers?
Alternative lender Affirm has raised $275 million from investors in Silicon Valley for a business whose credit-scoring tools include social media data, and how ... «Breakingviews, May 15»
6
Gilmour and Cornish Turn Down Dillian Whyte Eliminator
It made little monetary sense—it would have been worth thruppence. We've not worked for four years with Gary to throw it away against someone who's just back ... «BoxingScene.com, Mar 15»
7
Donald MacInnes: Going backwards is the way forward to making a …
He requested thruppence a month more from the local laird, Sir Henry Oveur-Privelége. The answer came next morning, in the form of a dead donkey dumped ... «The Independent, Mar 15»
8
Time to start making the Christmas pudding
Her family also still maintains the tradition of putting a Thruppence in as the batter is stirred and wish is made as it goes into the mix. We found a link to the recipe ... «ABC Local, Oct 14»
9
Blighty goes retro with 12-sided pound coin
... trees round here and you could get an enormous paper bagful of gobstoppers for thruppence, The Royal Mint has unveiled a decidedly retro 12-sided design ... «Register, Mar 14»
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Giving away your data: from Galton and Google to care.data
Height measurement? 5 foot 4 inches; cost of proving you're taller than your brother-in-law? thruppence; your data? priceless… Photograph: /Wellcome Library ... «The Guardian, Feb 14»

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