Real Dictionary

T'ang in American English
noun: a dynasty in China, a.d.618–907, marked by territorial expansion, the invention of printing, and the high development of poetry

tang
singular noun: A tang is a strong, sharp smell or taste.

Tang in American English
618-906 a. d.; Chin. dynasty under which literature & art flourished & printing was developed

tang in American English 1
a projecting point or prong on a chisel, file, knife, etc., that fits into a handle, shaft, etc.
to provide (a knife, etc.) with a tang
noun: a strong taste or flavor
transitive verb: to furnish with a tang

tang in American English 2
a loud, ringing sound; twang
to ring or twang; clang
to sound with a loud ringing
noun: a sharp ringing or twanging sound; clang

tang in British English
noun: a strong taste or flavour
noun: the imperial dynasty of China from 618–907 ad