Worn
/wɔːrn/noun
Past participle of wear; having been used or damaged through use.
Did you know?The word 'worn' has ties to ancient practices where wearing certain garments was believed to influence one's fate or identity, linking clothing to the very essence of the self.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weḱ-
“to be strong, to be lively, to work.”
Old English
Old English
werian
“to cover, to wear, to protect.”
Middle English
Middle English
werren
“to wear, to carry on the body.”
14th Century
Middle English
worn
“the past participle form, indicating something that has been used or is in a state of disrepair.”
Modern English
English
worn
“past participle of wear, retaining the essence of usage and fatigue over time.”