William Bligh

Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.

British Soldier

Horace Walpole

Virtue knows to a farthing what it has lost by not having been vice.

English Author

Understand that 'farthing' refers to old British money and is not used in modern transactions.

Obsolete Currency

Knowing the historical context of 'farthing' can aid understanding of older British literature.

Historical Context

'Farthing' emphasizes a lack of money; it's a step below 'penny', illustrating something very cheap or poor.

Expression of Scarcity

Use 'farthing' to express insignificance or to show that something has tiny value or interest.

Metaphorical Smallness

'Farthing' can be used in expressions for emphasis, often exaggerating that nothing was given or received.

Hyperbolic Phrases

'Farthing' can add a layer of emotion, usually indicating contempt or disregard when used about contributions or opinions.

Emotional Color

 I was raised but I was raised by my grandmother as a 15 year most of the family over here in somewhere they have at least one or two farthing in the family my family it's