Where does “imagery” come from?
Imagery comes from Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie, meaning the creation or display of images.
imagery (English): The work of one who makes images or visible...
Definitions
- The work of one who makes images or visible...
Ancestry of “imagery”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | ymagerie | Sculpture; Any representational or depictive art;... |
| 2 | Middle French | imagerie | — |
Words derived from “imagery”