Mappe
/mæp/noun
A historical or dialectal form of the word for a map or chart.
Did you know?The English word ultimately traces back to Latin *mappa*, originally meaning a cloth or napkin, which is why the earliest “maps” were tied to a flat spread-out surface.
Etymological Timeline
Latin (Late Antiquity)
Latin
mappa
“A cloth, napkin, or towel; later associated with a cloth used for a chart or diagram.”
Old French
Old French
mappe
“A cloth; also a chart or map in later usage.”
Middle English
English
mape / mappe
“A chart or plan of a region; also a cloth in older forms.”
Modern English
English
map
“A visual representation of an area, showing locations and features.”
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