Where does “tag” come from?
Tag comes from Parthian tāg, which derives from Aramaic תגא, with the original sense unclear.
tag (English): A small label; A children's chasing game in which...
Definitions
- A small label; A children's chasing game in which...
Ancestry of “tag”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | tagge | small piece hanging from a garment |