These are the meanings of the letters FIPPENCE when you unscramble them.
- Fence (n.)
A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.
- Fence (n.)
A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.
- Fence (n.)
An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.
- Fence (n.)
Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.
- Fence (n.)
That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
- Fence (v. i.)
Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.
- Fence (v. i.)
To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
- Fence (v. i.)
To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.
- Fence (v. t.)
To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
- Fence (v. t.)
To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
- Niece (n.)
A daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
- Niece (n.)
A relative, in general; especially, a descendant, whether male or female; a granddaughter or a grandson.
- Pence (n.)
pl. of Penny. See Penny.
- Pence (pl. )
of Penny
- Piece (n.)
A castle; a fortified building.
- Piece (n.)
A coin; as, a sixpenny piece; -- formerly applied specifically to an English gold coin worth 22 shillings.
- Piece (n.)
A definite portion or quantity, as of goods or work; as, a piece of broadcloth; a piece of wall paper.
- Piece (n.)
A fact; an item; as, a piece of news; a piece of knowledge.
- Piece (n.)
A fragment or part of anything separated from the whole, in any manner, as by cutting, splitting, breaking, or tearing; a part; a portion; as, a piece of sugar; to break in pieces.
- Piece (n.)
A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary.
- Piece (n.)
A musket, gun, or cannon; as, a battery of six pieces; a following piece.
- Piece (n.)
An individual; -- applied to a person as being of a certain nature or quality; often, but not always, used slightingly or in contempt.
- Piece (n.)
Any one thing conceived of as apart from other things of the same kind; an individual article; a distinct single effort of a series; a definite performance
- Piece (n.)
One of the superior men, distinguished from a pawn.
- Piece (v. i.)
To unite by a coalescence of parts; to fit together; to join.
- Piece (v. t.)
To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; as, to piece a garment; -- often with out.
- Piece (v. t.)
To unite; to join; to combine.