ferthing

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English feorðing; equivalent to ferthe +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ferthing (plural ferthings)

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

Descendants

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  • English: farthing
  • Scots: fardin
  • Yola: fardeen

References

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