Etymograph

English

stronglink

From strong + link.

A compound of strong + link

Proto-Indo-European *strengʰ- ‘taut’

Proto-Germanic *strangaz ‘tight’

Proto-West Germanic *strang ‘severe’

Old English strang

Middle English strong

English strong

Middle English linke

English link

Today it means

noun Part of a permissive-action link that ensures resilience to accidental activation of the weapon through physical damage, such as a ruggedized component, or munitions designed not to be circumvented by fire, vibration, etc.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / stronglink