Definition of threepenny bit in English:

threepenny bit

nounθrɛpənɪˈbɪt

British historical

单词	threepenny bit
释义	Definition of threepenny bit in English: threepenny bit nounθrɛpənɪˈbɪt British historical A coin worth three old pence (11/4 p). Example sentencesExamples Mr Barclay said the threepenny bit would have been produced at a coin mint on the site of the old St Leonard's Hospital, next to York's Museum Gardens. They also included a selection of threepenny bits, a 1916 halfpenny and a penny piece from 1921. And with sixpences becoming more scarce, the tradition may have to be adapted to the handing out of old threepenny bits. It included a threepenny bit, a sixpence, a shilling, a two shilling, a half crown, and four and five shilling pieces. He used to walk up our terrace and throw threepenny bits to the children.
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