Unraveling the History Behind Every Word
Language is a woven archive—threads of time, culture, and meaning intertwined. Word Vignettes explores the etymology and evolution of words, from those whose meanings have shifted over centuries to those that remain unchanged but have slipped from everyday use. Each Vignette pulls at the thread to reveal the deeper story within the words we speak—or once spoke—revealing forgotten treasures and familiar terms in a new light.
Click on the word below to open its vignette and linger in its history.
