Title
/ˈtaɪ.təl/noun
A name given to something, often indicating its rank, class, or the subject of a work.
Did you know?The word 'title' originally referred to a legal document, symbolizing ownership and control over land or property, making it a vessel of power in ancient times.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*teig-
“To set, to put in place, implying authority or control.”
Latin
Latin
titulus
“An inscription or label, especially one indicating legal ownership or a description.”
Old French
Old French
titule
“A name or designation for a person or thing, often associated with nobility.”
Middle English
Middle English
titel
“A name or heading; a formal designation or claim.”
Modern English
English
title
“A name identifying a work, person, or authority, maintaining its connotations of ownership.”