farthing

Example Sentences

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What is billed as the world's only uphill penny farthing race is taking place later in East Sussex.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

I’m sure you’ve all missed ’em: The ha’penny, farthing and shilling.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2020

Someone wheels a penny farthing through a town square.

From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2019

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

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

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman