Tract
/trækt/noun
A written work or pamphlet, especially one advocating a particular viewpoint.
Did you know?In medieval times, tracts were often believed to hold the power to influence the spiritual realm, making them magical tools for persuasion.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*trag-
“to pull or draw”
Latin
Latin
tractus
“a pulling, drawing, or dragging”
Late Latin
Late Latin
tractus
“a treatise, written work, or pamphlet”
Middle English
Middle English
tracte
“a written work or pamphlet, especially on a religious subject”
Modern English
English
tract
“a pamphlet or treatise advocating a specific cause or viewpoint”