Etymology
"Scrollwork" is a compound word derived from the following roots:
Meaning
Scrollwork refers to an ornamental design characterized by curved and spiraling lines, often resembling the unrolling of a scroll or document. It is a type of decorative motif commonly used in various art forms, from architecture and furniture design to textiles and jewelry.
Origin
Etymology The word scroll traces its origins back to the Old French word escroulle
Etymology Shred derives from the Middle English word shreden which in turn came from
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