penny

(pĕnˈē)

1. In the United States and Canada, the coin that is worth one cent.
2. pl. pence pence (pĕns)
   a. Abbr. p. A coin used in Great Britain since 1971, worth ¹/₁₀₀ of a pound. Also called new penny.
   b. Abbr. d. A coin formerly used in Great Britain, worth ¹/₁₂ of a shilling or ¹/₂₄₀ of a pound.
   c. A coin formerly used in the Republic of Ireland, worth ¹/₁₀₀ of a pound.
   d. A coin used in various dependent territories of the United Kingdom.
3. Any of various coins of small denomination.
4. A sum of money.
5. One of a set of colored, usually sleeveless shirts worn as a temporary team uniform, as when scrimmaging.