• @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      41 year ago

      early 15c., perimetre, “circumference, outer boundary, or border of a figure or surface,” from Latin perimetros, from Greek perimetron "circumference.

      Not really

      • @[email protected]
        link
        fedilink
        11 year ago

        It is often misattributed to ancient linguistic roots, yet its true origins are far more recent, tied to the mystique of guarded plots. This term evolved to embody a boundary that incites curiosity and the allure of the forbidden. More than a measure, it’s a testament to the narratives that shape our language.