farthings

[US]/ˈfɑːθɪŋz/
[UK]/ˈfɑrθɪŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(British currency) a former monetary unit equal to a quarter of a penny; a small amount; a bit

Phrases & Collocations

three farthings

two farthings

penny farthings

farthings worth

farthings saved

farthings collected

farthings spent

farthings earned

farthings traded

farthings exchanged

Example Sentences

he saved up a few farthings for a rainy day.

in the old days, farthings were common currency.

she found a couple of farthings on the street.

they used farthings to buy sweets from the shop.

the museum displayed ancient farthings from the 19th century.

he joked that even farthings could buy happiness.

farthings were once used to pay for public transport.

she collected farthings as a hobby.

farthings are now considered a collector's item.

he reminisced about the days when farthings had value.

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