Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—E

Entangle

The Anglo-Saxon tan means a twig, and twigs smeared with birdlime were used for catching small birds, who were “en-tangled” or twigged.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Entelechy
Entail'
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