Where does “Pence” come from?
Pence comes from German Benz, though the ultimate origin and meaning remain unknown.
Pence (English): (the subunit of the pound sterling or Irish pound)
Definitions
- (the subunit of the pound sterling or Irish pound)
Ancestry of “Pence”, step by step
Pence traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English peny
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | peny | A penny or other silver coin including ancient coins |
| 2 | Old English | penning | penny |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | panningaz | a coin, penny |
via German Benz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Benz | Short form of Mercedes-Benz; a Merc |