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What pre-decimal British coin was often known as a Lord of the Manor?
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∙ 14y ago
The British Sixpence, known in slang as a "Tanner", also had a variety of other names derived from "Tanner" courtesy of Cockney rhyming slang.
These included, Suzy Anna, Goddess Diana and Lord of the Manor.
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