ˈsikspən(t)s or -kˌspen-; Brit ˈsikspən(t)s noun
( plural sixpence or sixpences )
Etymology: Middle English sexe pans, from sex six + pans pence, plural of peny penny — more at six , penny
1.
a. : the sum of six usually British pennies
b. : a coin representing six pennies or half a shilling
2. : fippenny bit