Thong
/θɒŋ/noun
A narrow strip of leather or other material, or a sandal secured by such a strip.
Did you know?The word is ancient Germanic and originally meant a narrow strip or thong of leather used for tying, binding, or fastening—not anything glamorous.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*þwangą
“A narrow band, strip, or tie”
Old English
OE
þwang
“A band, strap, or thong of leather”
Middle English
ME
thong
“A strip of leather used for tying or fastening”
Modern English
English
thong
“A narrow strip of material, especially a strap for a sandal or garment”