Synonyms for

Farthing

Verb / ˈfɑ:rðɪŋ / Another word for farthing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

Synonyms & similar words

quarter-penny farthingale farandole forging farding fartlek fartleks fairing farting

Example sentences

  1. My grandma used to collect farthings.
  2. I traded a farthing for a candy.
  3. In the past, people used farthings to buy things.
  4. I found a farthing buried in the sand.
  5. He gave me a farthing as a tip.

Quotes

  • A penny farthing saved is a penny earned.
  • When a man marries his mistress it creates a job opportunity.
  • If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot.

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