FARTHING


Meaning of FARTHING in English

■ noun

1》 a former monetary unit and coin of the UK, equal to a quarter of an old penny.

2》 [usu. with negative ] the least possible amount.

Origin

OE fēorthing , from fēortha 'fourth', perh. on the pattern of ON fjórthungr 'quarter'.

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