From Middle English tange, variant of tonge, from Old Norse tangi ("pointed metal tool"), perhaps related to Old Norse tunga ("tongue"). But see also Old Dutch tanger ("sharp, tart, pinching")
Imitative
Probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish tang ("seaweed"), Swedish tång, Icelandic þang
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