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stang¹ Definition

stang (staŋ)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Archaic sting

stang² Definition

stang (staŋ)

noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb

Scot., North Eng. sting

Etymology: < ME stangen < ON stanga, to prick, goad: for IE base see sting

stang Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • ride: The ancient practice of riding the stang was sometimes employed when a husband was known to beat his wife whose character was good.