brass farthing
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of brass farthing
C18: probably coined when farthings were first minted in bronze rather than silver
Example Sentences
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“So far, no one has actually parted with a brass farthing as far as I can tell.”
From New York Times • May 20, 2012
Then I might even earn the fee you talk about; otherwise, not a brass farthing!
From The Crime Doctor by Hornung, Ernest William
Was it possible that her whole existence revolved round him and his personal comforts, a man who was nothing to her, who had not even rewarded her labours so far, with a brass farthing?
From Regina or the Sins of the Fathers by Sudermann, Hermann
I don't care a brass farthing for that part of the matter, Scanlan.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
Does your sister Marion care a brass farthing for Jack's misfortunes, or does he feel a bit elated about her going to marry a viscount?
From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Lever, Charles James
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