Where does “tangs” come from?

tangs (English) comes from English tang, from Middle English tang, from Old Norse tangi — tang, cape.

tangs (English): plural of tang

Definitions

  1. plural of tang

Ancestry of “tangs”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishtangA refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor; A strong or...
2Middle Englishtangserpent's tongue; extension of blade
3Old Norsetangitang, cape
Every word from Old Norse tangi →Every word from Middle English tang →Every word from English tang →