ferthing

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English fēorþung, fēorðing; equivalent to ferthe +‎ -ynge.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛːrðinɡ/, /ˈfeːrðinɡ/, /ˈfɛrðinɡ/

Noun

ferthing (plural ferthings)

  1. A farthing or similar small coin; the weight of that coin.
  2. A small particle or object.

Descendants

  • English: farthing
  • Scots: farden, fardon, fardin
  • Yola: fardeen

References

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