tag
|tag|
B1
/tæɡ/
label or identifier
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tag' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tagge,' where it meant 'a hanging point or end.'
Historical Evolution
'tagge' transformed into the modern English word 'tag.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hanging point or end,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a label or identifier.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal attached to something as a label or identifier.
She attached a tag to the gift.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35