01 n. The fourth of a penny; a small copper coin of Great Britain, being a cent in United States currency.
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The fourth of a penny; a small copper coin of Great Britain, being a cent in United States currency.
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A very small quantity or value.[Obs.]“In her cup was no farthing seen of grease.” — Chaucer.
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A division of land.[Obs.]“Thirty acres make a farthing land; nine farthings a Cornish acre; and four Cornish acres a knight's fee.” — R. Carew.