Definition of FARTHING

farthing

Plural: farthings

Noun

  • A former British coin worth one-quarter of a penny.
  • a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
  • Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this.
  • A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
  • A division of land.

Examples

  • He meticulously counted every FARTHING of his points, ensuring he wasn’t overlooking any bonuses.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ferthing, from Old English fēorþing, fēorþung (“a quarter, fourth part, farthing”), from fēorþa (“fourth”), from Proto-Germanic *fedurþungaz (“a quarter”), probably influenced by Old Norse fjórðungr (“a fourth part, quarter”). Equivalent to fourth + -ing; compare English riding (“third part”).

Synonyms

jot, shred, whit

Scrabble Score: 15

farthing: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
farthing: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
farthing: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

farthing: valid Words With Friends Word