Wove

/woʊv/ verb

Definition

Past tense of weave; to interlace threads or to create a complex story or pattern.

Etymology

From Old English 'wefan,' related to German 'weben.' The word dates back to Proto-Germanic and originally meant only the textile craft but expanded metaphorically.

Kelly Says

Weaving is one of humanity's oldest technologies, and the word 'weave' has been used metaphorically for centuries—we 'weave' tales, 'weave' in and out of traffic, even 'weave' our way through life, all borrowed from the ancient craft.

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