slynge

Middle English

/ˈslinɡ(ə)/

noun

Definitions

A sling strap used to sling projectiles
A piece of fabric suspended between supports used to hold or carry something.
(rare) Something designed to ensnare.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German slenge.

Origin

Middle Low German

slenge

Gloss

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

beslinged English
forslinger English
sling English
slingback English
slinger English
slingest English
slingeth English
slingshoot English
slingshot English
slingstone English
undersling English
unsling English
*slingwaną Proto-Germanic
slyng Middle English
slyngen Middle English
slynger Middle English
slyngge Middle English
slyngyng Middle English
staf Middle English
stafslynge Middle English
slyngja Old Norse
slîndgi Norman
slenge Middle Low German