Where does “stenge” come from?
stenge (Middle English) comes from Old English sting, from Proto-Germanic stangiz, from Proto-Indo-European stengʰ- — to sting; rod, blade; sharp, stiff; to prick,...
stenge (Middle English): Alternative form of stynge
Definitions
- Alternative form of stynge
Ancestry of “stenge”, step by step
stenge traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English sting
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | sting | sting, stinging |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | stangiz | bar, rod |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | stengʰ- | to sting; rod, blade; sharp, stiff; to prick,... |
via Old English stinċġ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | stinċġ | a sting, stab, thrust made with a pointed... |