Farthing

Farthing

FAR-thing ˈfɑːrðɪŋ
Noun

Quarter of a penny (historic).

Etymology & History

British old currency. From Old English feorthing (fourth part).

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
formal

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