Etymology

tail end

Today it means: The hindmost part of anything (a person, animal, or object), the rear end; the butt, buttocks; hindquarters, rump. Full definition →

Middle English taylende
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromtaylende
  2. English todaytail end

From Middle English taylende; equivalent to tail + end.

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