"penceless" meaning in English

See penceless in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈpɛns.ləs/
Etymology: pence + -less Etymology templates: {{suf|en|pence|less}} pence + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} penceless (not comparable)
  1. penniless; entirely lacking money Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-penceless-en-adj-cwlqTcSC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -less

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          "text": "When calls are made on cashless penceless men,\nThe case is wonderfully altered then!",
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          "text": "Then, one day, said penceless writer is invited to a house party in Scotland by someone he's met at one of this lady's salons.",
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