Where does “stynge” come from?
stynge (Middle English) comes from Old English sting, from Proto-Germanic stangiz, from Proto-Indo-European stengʰ- — to sting; rod, blade; sharp, stiff; to prick,...
stynge (Middle English): A sting; the pain caused by a stinger or any...
Definitions
- A sting; the pain caused by a stinger or any...
Ancestry of “stynge”, step by step
stynge traces back through 3 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... |
via Old English stincg
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | stincg | — |