Lashings
/ˈlæʃ.ɪŋz/noun
A large quantity of something, often used informally to refer to excessive amounts.
Did you know?In historical contexts, 'lash' referred to a whip or a strike, linking this word to practices of restraint and control that echo through time.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
lasian
“to bind or fasten, often referring to a whip or the act of striking.”
Middle English
ME
lashinge
“the act of striking or the sound of a whip.”
14th Century
Latin
laxare
“to loosen or release, connected to the idea of binding.”
Modern English
English
lashings
“used informally to describe excessive quantities or amounts.”