(historical) Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this. / (figuratively) A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.

plural of farthing

plural of Farthing

A surname.

(obsolete, idiomatic) To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.

A type of bicycle popular in the 19th century, with the front wheel far larger than the rear one.

Alternative form of penny farthing

(idiomatic) Something worthless or of small value.

plural of brass farthing

(archaic) A piece of bread dipped in hot fat and sold by pork butchers. / (archaic) A candle.