Quest
/kwɛst/noun
A search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something.
Did you know?The concept of a 'quest' was often associated with sacred journeys in medieval literature, symbolizing not just adventure but profound spiritual transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
quaerere
“to seek, ask, or search for.”
Old French
Old French
queste
“a seeking or search.”
Middle English
Middle English
queste
“a request or inquiry.”
Modern English
English
quest
“an expedition undertaken to find or achieve something.”