Warren
/ΛwΙΛr.Ιn/noun
A piece of land set aside for the breeding of game, especially rabbits.
Did you know?Historically, a warren was not just a rabbit hutch; it was often a place shrouded in secrecy, guarded by the nobility who believed it held magical properties.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
warin
βa place where animals are bred or kept.β
Middle English
Middle English
warren
βa piece of land for breeding game, particularly hares.β
12th Century
Latin
vulgaris
βof the common people; often associated with wild game.β
14th Century
Middle English
warren
βan enclosed area for breeding rabbits or game.β
Modern English
English
Warren
βa surname and a term for a game preserve.β