noun
\ˈtäŋ, ˈtȯŋ\
Definition of tong
: a secret society or fraternal organization especially of Chinese in the United States formerly notorious for gang warfare
Origin and Etymology of tong
Chinese (Guangdong) tòhng, literally, hall
First Known Use: 1883
Origin and Etymology of tong
tongs
First Known Use: 1868
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