Farthing: meaning, definitions and examples

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farthing

 

[ หˆfษ‘หrฮธษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

A farthing is a former British coin that was worth one-fourth of a penny. It was introduced in the Anglo-Saxon period and remained in circulation until the decimalization of British currency in 1971. The farthing was often used in everyday transactions and is now considered obsolete.

Synonyms

coin, penny

Examples of usage

  • He paid for the item with a farthing.
  • The farthing was once a common coin in Britain.
  • In the past, a farthing could buy a loaf of bread.

Translations

Translations of the word "farthing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ farthing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะดะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒผใ‚ธใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท farthing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ farthing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋”ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑุซูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farthing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farthing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๅปท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐั€ะดะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farthing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ farthing

Etymology

The word 'farthing' originates from the Old English term 'fฤ“orรพing,' which means 'fourth part.' This referred to its value as a quarter of a penny. The farthing coin itself has roots that trace back to the Anglo-Saxon era, showcasing a long history of usage in Britain. Initially minted in silver, its composition changed over the centuries, depending on prevailing economic conditions and metal availability. The farthing was a staple of day-to-day transactions, especially during the Victorian era, when it became more widespread and accepted for small purchases. As Britain moved towards decimalization in 1971, the farthing was withdrawn from circulation, marking the end of an era for this historical currency.

Word Frequency Rank

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