British Monetary History

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noun a very small amount of money

  • In the 17th century, a farthing was a common unit of currency in England.
  • I found a farthing in my old coin collection from when I was a kid.
  • I wouldn't give you a farthing for that old junk car.
  • His opinion on the matter isn't worth a farthing to me.