Weave
/wiːv/noun
To interlace threads to form fabric or a textile.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, weaving was seen as a sacred act, connecting the maker to the cosmos through the threads of fate and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weḱ-
“to twist or turn, related to weaving and creating structure.”
Old English
Old English
wefan
“to weave or to form by interlacing.”
Old High German
OHG
wefan
“to weave, to interlace threads.”
Middle English
Middle English
weven
“to weave, to create fabric through interlacing.”
Modern English
English
weave
“to form by interlacing threads or strands.”