ear tag

1 of 2

noun

: a metal identification tag attached to the ear of an animal

ear-tag

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to mark (an animal) for future identification with an ear tag

Word History

Etymology

Noun

ear entry 1 + tag

Transitive verb

ear tag

First Known Use

Noun

1876, in the meaning defined above

Transitive Verb

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ear tag was in 1876

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“Ear tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ear%20tag. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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