Where does “tain” come from?
Tain comes from Middle English tein, of uncertain origin and unknown meaning.
tain (English): Thin tin plate; Tin foil for mirrors
Definitions
- Thin tin plate; Tin foil for mirrors
Ancestry of “tain”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | tein | — |