farthing

Example Sentences

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A law in Tudor England levied a fine on anyone who passed gas in church; the fine was set at a farthing.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2021

You all are free to put your votes, hearts and contributions wherever you like and we care neither a farthing nor a fig.

From Fox News • Aug. 19, 2019

For his wedding last year, the 26-year-old Slovakian wore a gold trimmed tunic, arrived in a Trabant car and at one point rode a miniature penny farthing across a tightrope.

From The Guardian • Mar. 14, 2016

Police saw the listing and successfully bid £75 for it - the penny farthing had cost owner Dale Trott £350.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2014

"A golden sovereign, a silver sixpence, a copper penny, and a fresh shiny farthing," said the man.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman