wing
The origin and history of wing.
Etymology
From Old Norse vængr, related to wind through an ancient root meaning "to blow" — a wing being, at root, something that catches the air.
The origin and history of wing.
From Old Norse vængr, related to wind through an ancient root meaning "to blow" — a wing being, at root, something that catches the air.
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