Where does “hinge” come from?
Hinge comes from Middle English henge and Old English henġe, of uncertain origin and meaning.
hinge (English): A jointed or flexible device that allows the...
Definitions
- A jointed or flexible device that allows the...
Ancestry of “hinge”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | henge | — |
| 2 | Old English | *henġ | — |
Words derived from “hinge”