Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
The word "farthing" originally meant a quarter of a penny in English coinage. It was introduced into the monetary system by King Offa of Mercia in the 8th century. The name "farthing" comes from the Old English word "feorðing," which means "fourth part."
This name reflects the fact that the farthing was originally one-fourth the value of a penny, which itself was one-twelfth the value of a shilling. The farthing was the smallest denomination of English currency until the halfpenny was introduced in the 13th century.
In modern usage, the term "farthing" is often used figuratively to refer to something of little value or significance.
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