twopence

• Старинная британская монета, первоначально серебряная, а затем бронзовая, достоинством в два пенса.

A former British coin, originally made of silver and later bronze, that was worth two pennies.

1. Historical coinB2formalbritish

   A former British coin worth two pence, originally made of silver and later bronze.

   Два пенса

   • He found an old twopence coin in his grandfather's drawer.
   • The twopence was used in the United Kingdom before decimalization.
   • Collectors often seek rare twopence pieces from the 19th century.

   Синонимыtuppence

2. Small amount of moneyC1informalbritish

   Used figuratively to mean a very small sum of money or something of little value.

   Грош

   • I don't care twopence about what they think.
   • That old book isn't worth twopence.
   • He wouldn't give twopence for that broken chair.

   Синонимыfarthinghalfpennymitepennypittancered centsongtrifle