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
- A tingling sensation; pins and needles; present...
Ancestry of “tingling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | tingle | To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation;... |
| 2 | Middle English | tinglen | — |
| 3 | Middle English | tinclen | to tinkle |
Words derived from “tingling”