farthing

noun far·thing \ˈfär-thiŋ\

: a former British coin that had a value equal to 1/4 of a penny

Full Definition of FARTHING

a : a former British monetary unit equal to ¹⁄₄ of a penny

b : a coin representing this unit

: something of small value : mite

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Middle English ferthing, from Old English fēorthung (akin to Middle High German vierdunc fourth part), from Old English fēortha fourth

First Known Use: before 12th century

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