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English word target comes from Proto-Germanic *targǭ (Edge, rim, border.)
*targǭ (Proto-Germanic)
Edge, rim, border.
*targa (Frankish)
targa (Old Norse)
Target, small round shield.
targue (Old French)
targe (Old French)
targe (Middle French)
Targe.
targuete (Middle French)
target (English)
(transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).. (transitive, computing) To produce code suitable for.. (transitive, figuratively) To aim for as an audience or demographic. (Scotland, obsolete) A shred; a tatter.. (Scotland, obsolete) A tassel or pendant.. (UK, dated) A thin cut; a slice; specifically, of lamb, a piece consisting of the neck and breast joints.. (cricket) [...]