noun Etymology: Middle English ferthing, from Old English fēorthung (akin to Middle High German vierdunc fourth part), from Old English fēortha fourth Date: before 12th century 1. a former British monetary unit equal to 1/4 of a penny, a coin representing this unit, something of small value ; mite
FARTHING
Meaning of FARTHING in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012