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farthing n

Farthing means a coin worth a quarter of a penny in old British and Irish money. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of farthing

  • a coin worth a quarter of a penny in old British and Irish money

Usage examples of farthing

The old shopkeeper charged a farthing for the tiny sweet.

He found a worn farthing in his grandfather's coin box.

She saved every farthing from her wages until she could buy a warm coat.

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