Drape
/dreɪp/noun
To arrange or hang fabric in loose folds.
Did you know?In medieval times, draping fabric was not just a decorative act; it was believed to enhance the mystical energy of spaces and objects, often used in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dreb-
“to hang or suspend”
Latin
Latin
drapa
“a cloth or fabric”
Old French
Old French
drap
“a piece of cloth or fabric, often of fine quality”
Middle English
Middle English
drape
“to adorn or cover with cloth”
Modern English
English
drape
“to arrange or hang fabric in loose folds”
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