'Thong seal' definitions:

Definition of 'Thong seal'

From: GCIDE
  • Thong \Thong\, n. [OE. thong, [thorn]wong, thwang, AS. [thorn]wang; akin to Icel. [thorn]vengr a thong, latchet. [root]57. Cf. Twinge.] A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything. [1913 Webster]
  • And nails for loosened spears, and thongs for shields, provide. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Thong seal (Zool.), the bearded seal. See the Note under Seal. [1913 Webster]