stang

1 of 2

verb

ˈstaŋ

stanged; stanging; stangs

chiefly Scotland

: sting

stang

2 of 2

chiefly Scotland

: pang

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old Norse stanga to prick; akin to Old Norse stinga to sting

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of stang was in the 14th century

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Style

“Stang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stang. Accessed 6 Jun. 2023.

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