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Word of the Day: Catachrestical

Stang [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A pole, rod or perch; a measure of land. [Not in use.]

2. A long bar; a pole; a shaft.

3. To ride the stang is to be carried on a pole on mens shoulders, in derision. [Local.]

Stang [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To shoot with pain. [Local.]

Stang Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. imp. of Sting.

2. of Sting

Stang [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A long bar; a pole; a shaft; a stake.

2. In land measure, a pole, rod, or perch.

Stang [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To shoot with pain.