Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: farthing
IPA transcription: [f'ɑɹðɪŋ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: farthing
    Meaning: a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
Usage examples
  • "Not a farthing less.
  • "Not a farthing less.
  • 'Not a farthing less.
  • 'Fivepence farthing for one--Twopence for two,' the Sheep replied.
  • It was explained further that Mitya had, on the contrary, often told her that he hadn't a farthing.
  • The animal is certainly rare, as is also a Queen Anne's farthing; but it is not such a rarity as we are led to believe.
  • It is a comfort to be able to gratify such grandees with a farthing or two; it makes the poorest man feel that he can do good.
  • 'I don't care a farthing for such a pack of rubbish', said the wife; 'if they don't like what they get they may lump it, and eat what they brought with them.