Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Old English feorðing; equivalent to ferthe +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

  • (Early ME) IPA(key): /ˈfœrðinɡ/
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛrðinɡ/

Noun edit

ferthing (plural ferthings)

  1. A farthing or similar small coin; the weight of that coin.
  2. A small particle or object.

Descendants edit

  • English: farthing
  • Scots: fardin
  • Yola: fardeen

References edit