The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
whanging
present participle of whang
Source: Wiktionary
Whang, n. Etym: [Cf. Thong.]
Definition: A leather thong. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]
Whang, v. t.
Definition: To beat. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 January 2025
(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.