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
Ancestry of “tangs”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | tang | A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor; A strong or... |
| 2 | Middle English | tang | serpent's tongue; extension of blade |
| 3 | Old Norse | tangi | tang, cape |