farthing

[US]/'fɑːðɪŋ/
[UK]/'fɑrðɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small amount, a former British copper coin (pre-1961)
Word Forms
Pluralfarthings

Phrases & Collocations

a farthing's worth

half a farthing

a farthing candle

Example Sentences

she didn't care a farthing for the woman.

she doesn't have two farthings to rub together.

she hasn't got two brass farthings to rub together.

It, however, had thought,"With that money you can buy yourself a piece of zwieback," and had kept the farthings, hiding them in the cracks in the floor.

I wouldn't give a farthing for his opinion.

He doesn't have a farthing to his name.

She wouldn't go a farthing out of her way to help him.

The old man didn't have a farthing left in his pocket.

I wouldn't trust him with a farthing.

She doesn't care a farthing about what others think.

He wouldn't give a farthing for luxury.

The project won't cost you a farthing.

I wouldn't go a farthing out of my way for him.

She didn't have a farthing of doubt in her mind.

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