Date

• PostEagle
• May 21, 2018
• Word Etymology
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The word for today is – DATE – which refers to the time a thing happens, the day of the month or an appointment or social engagement.

In ancient Rome written letters began with the words – DATA ROMAE – GIVEN AT ROME on the Kalends of March or on the Ides of May etc.

Generally letters were dictated by a master to his slave who was educated and knew how to write. The Latin word – DATA – comes from the verb – DO, DARE – which means – TO GIVE. The Romans thus identified from where the letter originated. Therefore, in due process, the word – DATE – slowly came to be used indicating time.