Where does “strang” come from?
strang (Middle English) comes from Old English strang, from Proto-West Germanic strang, from Proto-Germanic strangaz, from Proto-Indo-European strengʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European ster- — sterile, infertile.
strang (Middle English): Alternative form of straunge
Definitions
- Alternative form of straunge
Ancestry of “strang”, step by step
strang traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English strang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | strang | strong |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | strang | severe, strict, rigorous; strong |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | strangaz | tight, strict, straight; strong |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | strengʰ- | to twist; rope, cord |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ster- | sterile, infertile |
via Old English strong
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | strong | strong |