English word origin

Etymology of ting

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 1

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intj

Representing a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.

verb

To make a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.

noun

A high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

An ancient Chinese vessel with legs and a lid.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 鼎 (dǐng) Wade-Giles romanization: ting³.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Derivation mention鼎cmn

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Source etymology 3

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noun

thing, person (often referring to an attractive woman or a relation engaged in criminal schemes or disreputable connections).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From thing.

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