Why is it called wine? Exploring the origins and meanings behind the beloved beverage
Why is it called wine? “”Wine”” comes from the Old English word “”win”” (which is pronounced like “”wean””). The Old English form was descended from the Latin “”vinum,”” or as the Romans wrote it, “”VINVM.”” “”Vinum”” in Latin seems to be related to the Latin word for vineyard, “”vinea.”” But I’ve also read that “”vinum”” … Read more