farthing

Meanings

Noun

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this.
A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
A division of land.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ferthing, from Old English fēorþing, fēorþung (“a quarter, fourth part, farthing”), from fēorþa (“fourth”), from Proto-Germanic *fedurþungaz (“a quarter”), probably influenced by Old Norse fjórðungr (“a fourth part, quarter”). Equivalent to fourth + -ing; compare English riding (“third part”).

Synonyms

jot, shred, whit

Scrabble Score: 15

farthing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
farthing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
farthing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

farthing is a valid Words With Friends word