The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 2 Word Nerd: “trap”

The video explores the evolution of the word 'trap' from its original meaning related to catching mice to its historical use in Shakespeare's time, where it referred to decorative coverings on a nobleman's horse. This meaning is derived from the Latin word 'drapus', meaning cloth, which also led to the word 'drapes'. The video further explains how 'trap' signifies adornments that indicate social status, a concept still present in modern expressions like 'the trappings of success'.

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