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British slang for sixpence (pre-decimal).

Etymology & History

British sixpence coin. British pre-decimal currency slang. Sixpenny bit British coin 1551-1980. Working-class British money. Reflects British currency history.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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