farthing Meaning & Definition
What Does Farthing Mean?
As a noun, farthing means A quarter of any monetary unit or measure. It can also mean Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this.
Farthing in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɑː(ɹ).ðɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | farthings |
Farthing Definition (Noun)
- A quarter of any monetary unit or measure.
- Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this.
- A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
- A division of land.
Synonyms of Farthing
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Farthing in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
farthing (plural farthings)
Origin of Farthing
From Middle English ferthing, from Old English fēorþing, fēorþung (“a quarter, fourth part, farthing”), from fēorþa (“fourth”), from Proto-Germanic *fedurþungaz (“a quarter”), probably influenced by Old Norse fjórðungr (“a fourth part, quarter”). Equivalent to fourth + -ing; compare English riding (“third part”).
How to Pronounce Farthing
Farthing is pronounced //ˈfɑː(ɹ).ðɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.