Ramentum
/rɑːˈmɛn.tʊm/noun
A thin, flat piece of wood or bark used in ancient writing or craft.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, ramentum was used not just for writing but also in rituals, believed to carry messages to the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ramentum
“thin shavings or strips, used for writing or crafting.”
Old French
Old French
rament
“a strip or remnant of material.”
Middle English
Middle English
rament
“a piece or remnant of something, particularly used in reference to writing.”
Modern English
English
ramentum
“referring to thin strips, especially in the context of historical writing materials.”
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