ferthing
Middle English
/ˈfœrðinɡ/, /ˈfɛrðinɡ/
noun
Definitions
- A farthing or similar small coin; the weight of that coin.
- A small particle or object.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English feorðing affix from Middle English ferthe.
Origin
Middle English
ferthe
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- farthing English
- farthingless English
- farthingsworth English
- fourth English
- fourth#English English
- nipfarthing English
- *fedurþungaz Proto-Germanic
- feorðing Old English
- fēorþa Old English
- fēorþing Old English
- ferthe Middle English
- four Middle English