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stang

Stang (noun) means a forked ritual staff.

noun
1
A forked ritual staff.
2
A long bar; a pole; a shaft; a stake.
3
In land measure, a pole, rod, or perch.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stang, stong, from Old Norse stǫng, from Proto-Germanic *stangiz, *stangō (“bar, rod”), from Proto-Indo-European *stengʰ-, *stegʰ- (“to stick, sting, prick, be stiff”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of stang?

"stang" (noun) means a forked ritual staff.

What are the different meanings of stang?

"stang" has 3 main meanings: 1. A forked ritual staff; 2. A long bar; a pole; a shaft; a stake; 3. In land measure, a pole, rod, or perch.

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