History

Definition of tow

The term tow, derived from the Latin word stuppa, is used with different meanings. The thick part of hemp or flax is called tow and the fabric produced by spinning tow. Also, in some regions, the fiber that remains from fruit when it is harvested is called tow.

Definition of lunge

The term estocada is used to refer to an attack carried out with the tip of a rapier (a type of sword). By extension, estocada refers to a blow carried out with the tip of any sharp weapon or pointed object. For example: “The criminal stabbed the victim in the abdomen, […]

Definition of banner

The expression stand hard, from the Frankish language, refers to maintaining firmness. It came to Old French as estandart, which in Spanish became estandarte. The term is used to name an emblem. Artillery and cavalry often use banners: in these contexts it is a square of cloth with the coat of arms of the […]

Definition of relay

The etymology of the word “staffette” takes us back to the Italian language, more precisely to the word “staffetta”. The term is often used in different ways within the framework of the operation of the postal service. A post office is called an “estafeta”. In these facilities, people can send letters and parcels, or collect those they receive. The “staffettes” are usually used to send parcels and parcels to the post office.

Definition of stake

To understand the meaning of the term stake, it is necessary, first of all, to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it comes from the Gothic, specifically from “stakka”, which can be translated as “post” or even “stick”. A stake is a stick that has a sharp end. Thanks to this particularity, it is a […]

Definition of sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic discipline that consists of the creation of figures through actions such as sculpting or carving different materials. The term, derived from the Latin word sculptūra, is also used to name the work resulting from this work. The individual who makes sculptures is called a sculptor. His task is to […]

Definition of cockade

The term cockade is used to refer to an emblem that is usually made up of ribbons that are intertwined or gathered together. This insignia, which is used as a badge, can be placed on the chest or on a hat, fastened to the fabric with a pin or needle. Also called a cockade, the cockade is the symbol of the […]

Definition of link

A link is an element that, when linked together, allows a chain to be formed. Links are usually shaped like a closed curve or a ring. For example: “This chain is too long, we are going to have to remove some links”, “I want a chain with strong links to tie my bike so that it cannot be […]

Definition of squire

The Latin word scutarius came to our language as squire. It is a term with several meanings recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. A squire is an individual who, by kinship or blood, was part of some class of nobility. It should be remembered that nobility is the social stratum […]

Definition of epitaph

Before going into the meaning of the term epitaph, we will proceed to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it derives from Greek, exactly from «epitaphius», which is the result of the sum of the following lexical components: -The prefix «epi», which means «on». -The noun «taphos», which can be translated as […]