What is another word for farthings?

Pronunciation: [fˈɑːθɪŋz] (IPA)

Farthings are a historical denomination of currency that were used in various countries, including England, until the mid-20th century. Synonyms for farthings include quarterpennies, fardens, fartrins, and fourthings. These terms all refer to a unit of currency that is equivalent to one quarter of a penny. Other synonyms for farthings include the obsolete terms ferding and ferthingale. While farthings are no longer used in modern currency systems, they hold an important place in history and offer insight into the evolution of money and economics over time.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Usage examples for Farthings

I pray thee bring rich booty from that province wherein thou dost now tarry-crowns, derniers, livres, ducats, golden angels, and farthings.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
Is it the literary sense that leads you to treasure farthings, to refuse to give pins, to object to a dinner party of thirteen, to fear the plucking of the golden elder, to avoid coming back to the house when once you've started, even if you've forgotten your prayer-book or your umbrella, to decline to pass under a ladder-" "I always go under a ladder," she interrupted, ignoring the other counts; "it only means you won't be married for seven years."
"The Literary Sense"
E. Nesbit
"I've five shillings all but three farthings.
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann

Famous quotes with Farthings

  • There is nothing more vapid than a philistine petty bourgeois existence with its farthings, victuals, vacuous conversations, and useless conventional virtue.
    Anton Chekhov

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