farthing loaf en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English ferþyng-lof, ferþinglofe, equivalent to farthing + loaf.
Meanings
- (historical) A loaf (of bread) sold for a farthing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| farthing-loaf | alternative | lexicographic | |
| farthing loaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| farthing bread | Yorkshire, alternative | lexicographic |