Where does “Pence” come from?
Pence comes from German Benz, though the ultimate origin and meaning remain unknown.
Ancestry of “Pence”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | peny | — |
| 2 | Old English | penning | penny |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | panningaz | a coin, penny |
Words derived from “Pence”