THONGED

Etymology

Adjective

thonged (not comparable)

Having a thong or thongs.

Source: Wiktionary


THONG

Thong, n. Etym: [OE. thong, þwong, thwang, AS. þwang; akin to Icel. þvengr a thong, latchet. *57. Cf. Twinge.]

Definition: A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything. And nails for loosened spears, and thongs for shields, provide. Dryden. Thong seal (Zoöl.), the bearded seal. See the Note under Seal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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