Where does “tingling” come from?

Tingling comes from Middle English tinglen, which derives from Middle English tinclen, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain uncertain.

tingling (English): A tingling sensation; pins and needles; present...

Definitions

  1. A tingling sensation; pins and needles; present...

Ancestry of “tingling”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishtingleTo feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation;...
2Middle Englishtinglen—
3Middle Englishtinclento tinkle

Words derived from “tingling”

Every word from Middle English tinclen →Every word from Middle English tinglen →Every word from English tingle →