Where does “tingle” come from?
Tingle derives from Middle English tinglen, which comes from Middle English tinclen, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain unknown.
tingle (English): To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation;...
Definitions
- To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation;...
Ancestry of “tingle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | tinglen | — |
| 2 | Middle English | tinclen | to tinkle |
Words derived from “tingle”