Here is the Italian reference you asked for. rocca s. f. [Germanic: rukka, Irish Celtic: ruc]. - 1. a. Hand spinning tool, also called distaff (the word also means rock/castle on a rock) rocchetta: a cane, similar to a spinning distaff, which in the Middle Ages was wrapped with tow or other ignitable material and thrown onto enemy barracks to set them on fire. The word remained in the militia centuries later, to indicate a kind of rockets, which are used for signals. War rocket. rocchetto: wooden cylinder spool with holes along its length, on which the thread is wound for spooling.
Oh, my, this is my favourite video ever. My linguist's heart is all aflutter! 🤩 PS: the stress in Medici is on the first syllable. PPS: rocchetto is masculine, with an O, is the cylinder on which thread is wound (also, we call kitten heels "tacchi a rocchetto" 'cause they look similar). RocchettA is a small "rocca" of prelatin origin: that's a stronghold/ fortress, usually on a rock -rock/rocca, see?- same word as rocca/distaff, but that's from gothic *rukka, before 1321, so different etymology! PPS: if you want to go insane trying to make head or tails of a song that talks about sewing, threading and so on, listen to The Rockrose and The Thisle, of the band The Amazing Devil. I love them, but 80% of their lyrics is totally opaque to me, lol!
In Dutch we say something is ''schering en inslag'' when something is particularly ubiquitous (men underestimating the importance of textile industry for example is something we'd call schering en inslag), and that is literally the translation for 'warp and weft'. I think there is a similar saying in English, but it's not used as often as it is in (Flemish) Dutch.
Probably because sarcasm has always been a native language of mine. 😅 Real talk though, I was so worried that this one would be difficult to follow along for less stead users of English or not die-hard textile nerds. I really hope I provided enough dictionary boxes for everyone to follow along!
@@KristineVikeThe dictionary boxes were an excellent addition!! It definitely helps and is a nice inclusion for all levels of english speakers. I enjoyed the well researched history, the dork counter, and the dictionary asides. Wonderful presentation, thank you for your effort! 😊 Y
This was such a great video! I loved all the puns and wonderful information. The most mind blowing thing was the etymology of "subtle" because it finally explained the name of the subtle knife in Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials." It cuts through the threads of the worlds, I bet he chose that name on purpose from the etymology. Also thanks for including the cowl information in the description. That cowl is probably half the reason I clicked on this video. Lol.
As someone who has studied the written word and who finds great joy in words and wordplay...[cue that sound you make when a deep itch is well and truly scratched]. Also, please pass on my scritches to the Overlord.
Came across your videos as recommended by this media...ive been binging...i just love them all. Thank you for all your knowledge, your beautiful kitty cat and your nerdiness ❤. I'm embarking on a historical, sustainable handmade sewing journey. I'm learning a lot from you. Greetings from Texas USA
this was so interesting! I love your mug! I also loved that all the colors in the shot were white, light brown, dark brown, green and orange. Your outfit coordinated with the room and painting. Don't know if that was on purpose, I just noticed because I paint and noticed a color palette.
I would love to tell you, but I seem to have mislaid the card reminding me of exactly which reconstruction it is. 😅 Can recommend though. Lovely Danish ceramicist reenactors making them and lots of glorious colours. 🥰
Oh my! I had to stop your video several time while I wiped my eyes from laughing. I appreciate linguistical humour.... and textile puns. That was very very cleaver and I mean that in a good way not a sarcastic one! Well done, and please, if you come up with any more, Pun away!!!!
I was waiting for the weaving spider with the webs of life to come in somewhere beautifully done I think you should find that most people loved it and will now be on the lookout to send you some more for another video. Men think they are so important, why they only accepted men into the knitting guilds of old is a mystery to me, I am sure the first men in the guilds learnt form the females of their families
There were so many things I wanted to fit in but couldn’t quite find room for. The the origin of “tabby” and “calico” for cats. There are so many marvellous stories!
It seems that fishermen had always been involved with netting (making filet nets as it were) and they also knitted during long trips, so it wasn't an exclusively female occupation.
Awesome video, informative and humorous! It’s Friday and I’m too tired to think of a good burn at the moment but I’d probably work something in along the lines of being a mess like fraying linen.. can’t articulate a good phrase for that at the moment…
Cute. I'd never really thought of the fates in a sense of fabric construction other than life metaphor...*rabbit holes to find out if that carries to actual fabrication of textiles or was only life related*
In Korea (maybe also in neighbouring countries, not sure about that) they say that when a couple is "fated", it's connected by the wrists with a red thread.
I've been reading a book about the medieval time period (the medieval village by gg coulton) and there were also a lot of clearances in the medieval period, sometimes by lords but often by monks.
Such an informative video. Just one suggestion, from one who obviously lip reads more often than I'd care to admit, please keep your hands away from your face & mouth. Despite this tiny issue I thoroughly enjoyed this thank you ... and g'day from Australia 🐨 🐾
I loved your video! I was looking for some quality content while doing my evening crocheting and you delivered. I guess I am going to binge-watch your whole channel now 😅.
Here is the Italian reference you asked for.
rocca s. f. [Germanic: rukka, Irish Celtic: ruc]. - 1. a. Hand spinning tool, also called distaff (the word also means rock/castle on a rock)
rocchetta: a cane, similar to a spinning distaff, which in the Middle Ages was wrapped with tow or other ignitable material and thrown onto enemy barracks to set them on fire. The word remained in the militia centuries later, to indicate a kind of rockets, which are used for signals. War rocket.
rocchetto: wooden cylinder spool with holes along its length, on which the thread is wound for spooling.
Oooh, thank you so much for confirming that! This makes me so happy!
Never apologise for textile puns. You are speaking directly to my nerdy nerdy heart. ❤
It is such a glorious thing to find one’s fellow nerds. ❤️
Oh, my, this is my favourite video ever. My linguist's heart is all aflutter! 🤩
PS: the stress in Medici is on the first syllable.
PPS: rocchetto is masculine, with an O, is the cylinder on which thread is wound (also, we call kitten heels "tacchi a rocchetto" 'cause they look similar).
RocchettA is a small "rocca" of prelatin origin: that's a stronghold/ fortress, usually on a rock -rock/rocca, see?- same word as rocca/distaff, but that's from gothic *rukka, before 1321, so different etymology!
PPS: if you want to go insane trying to make head or tails of a song that talks about sewing, threading and so on, listen to The Rockrose and The Thisle, of the band The Amazing Devil. I love them, but 80% of their lyrics is totally opaque to me, lol!
Ooooh, so much marvellous detail! I so LOVE to find more nerd hearts! 😁
@@KristineVike Yep, guilty as charged! (and sorry for the messy comment above, but today my head is killing me)
No but rocchetta is also a war rocket, in the shape of a distaff. See my post of December 2023.
@@irmar No? what's wrong with what I wrote?
In Dutch we say something is ''schering en inslag'' when something is particularly ubiquitous (men underestimating the importance of textile industry for example is something we'd call schering en inslag), and that is literally the translation for 'warp and weft'. I think there is a similar saying in English, but it's not used as often as it is in (Flemish) Dutch.
That is really clever and makes a lot of sense, thank you for sharing!
What's even more cool about this video, is that you are using sarcastic humour in a language that is not native to you! Amazing 😅❤
Probably because sarcasm has always been a native language of mine. 😅
Real talk though, I was so worried that this one would be difficult to follow along for less stead users of English or not die-hard textile nerds. I really hope I provided enough dictionary boxes for everyone to follow along!
@@KristineVikeThe dictionary boxes were an excellent addition!! It definitely helps and is a nice inclusion for all levels of english speakers.
I enjoyed the well researched history, the dork counter, and the dictionary asides. Wonderful presentation, thank you for your effort! 😊
Y
This was such a great video! I loved all the puns and wonderful information. The most mind blowing thing was the etymology of "subtle" because it finally explained the name of the subtle knife in Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials." It cuts through the threads of the worlds, I bet he chose that name on purpose from the etymology.
Also thanks for including the cowl information in the description. That cowl is probably half the reason I clicked on this video. Lol.
Brilliant. And much appreciated. Thank you for undressing the meanings otherwise shrouded beneath layers of cloaks and veils.
This comment brings me so much joy.
You went the whole nine yards in this one, and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing you spin these tales of textiles in language! 😊
The puns and wordplays bring me so much joy! Such fun!! 🥰
As someone who has studied the written word and who finds great joy in words and wordplay...[cue that sound you make when a deep itch is well and truly scratched]. Also, please pass on my scritches to the Overlord.
Madam accepts your offerings. 🐈⬛🖤
I loved all of the wordplay in this video. I grew up in a household where puns, especially, were celebrated, so brava, madame!
'subtle' and pop goes the weasel blew my mind
Thank you so much for your work. I am going to show this to my year 7 & 8 class as we are looking at the etymology of words. Brilliant.
Came across your videos as recommended by this media...ive been binging...i just love them all. Thank you for all your knowledge, your beautiful kitty cat and your nerdiness ❤. I'm embarking on a historical, sustainable handmade sewing journey. I'm learning a lot from you. Greetings from Texas USA
I love your pretend multiple cameras, that made me laugh for sure. This is a fun video. Thank you.
this was so interesting! I love your mug! I also loved that all the colors in the shot were white, light brown, dark brown, green and orange. Your outfit coordinated with the room and painting. Don't know if that was on purpose, I just noticed because I paint and noticed a color palette.
I think probably I’m just predictable. 💀
Textile burns are great, but is that a Gotland mug reconstruction I see on the table?
I would love to tell you, but I seem to have mislaid the card reminding me of exactly which reconstruction it is. 😅
Can recommend though. Lovely Danish ceramicist reenactors making them and lots of glorious colours. 🥰
I'm so happy I discovered your channel; I think you are brilliant! Thank you for putting such lovely content out into the world!
Oh my! I had to stop your video several time while I wiped my eyes from laughing. I appreciate linguistical humour.... and textile puns. That was very very cleaver and I mean that in a good way not a sarcastic one! Well done, and please, if you come up with any more, Pun away!!!!
I am so happy it is going down so well!! Puns to the people!
This is the most enjoyable video I have watched in a very long time. Now I’m off to binge watch more of your videos. Thank you.
I was waiting for the weaving spider with the webs of life to come in somewhere beautifully done I think you should find that most people loved it and will now be on the lookout to send you some more for another video. Men think they are so important, why they only accepted men into the knitting guilds of old is a mystery to me, I am sure the first men in the guilds learnt form the females of their families
There were so many things I wanted to fit in but couldn’t quite find room for. The the origin of “tabby” and “calico” for cats. There are so many marvellous stories!
It seems that fishermen had always been involved with netting (making filet nets as it were) and they also knitted during long trips, so it wasn't an exclusively female occupation.
Loved it, have no wool puns to add myself, I just enjoyed watching and hearing them
Awesome video, informative and humorous! It’s Friday and I’m too tired to think of a good burn at the moment but I’d probably work something in along the lines of being a mess like fraying linen.. can’t articulate a good phrase for that at the moment…
I totally and completely love your videos! You are an amazing person and so down to earth. ❤️
Aw, many thanks! ❤️
Cute. I'd never really thought of the fates in a sense of fabric construction other than life metaphor...*rabbit holes to find out if that carries to actual fabrication of textiles or was only life related*
Ooooh. Well the Norns did *weave* the fabric of life with each person’s thread, so that tracks too!
In Korea (maybe also in neighbouring countries, not sure about that) they say that when a couple is "fated", it's connected by the wrists with a red thread.
So happy I stumbled upon your tt then came here. Loved Textiles, fabric, cloth, patterns, weaving since a child. Thank you
oh this was delightful!
You have me hanging on every word! Thank you for the research and humor
A tour de Clotho. Absolute dorky genius.😊
Bravo! This video is now my all time favorite! *chef's kiss*
I could not love this any more!
brilliant. hugs to you
Thank you!
That was perfection itself 👍🏻
Brilliant!
I've been reading a book about the medieval time period (the medieval village by gg coulton) and there were also a lot of clearances in the medieval period, sometimes by lords but often by monks.
Wonderful! I went straight to the Oxford English Dictionary to read up on the etymology of rocket!
Etymology is such a brilliant rabbit hole!! 📖
excellent
This was delightful!
Thank you! I am glad people had fun too!
Delightful 🙂.
I was watching an anime series for Japanese tales had quite a lot of stories about crafts including weaving.
There are so many stories worldwide, I love learning about new ones!
Ooh, what series was it? That sounds like my dream anime!
@@theFULLMoonKnight I think it's called Folk tales of Japan.
Bravo 👏 ❤ Excellent 😂😁❤️❤️❤️❤️
🙌😁
Such an informative video.
Just one suggestion, from one who obviously lip reads more often than I'd care to admit, please keep your hands away from your face & mouth.
Despite this tiny issue I thoroughly enjoyed this thank you ... and g'day from Australia 🐨 🐾
I appreciate this feedback, thank you. Although I might not always remember.
@@KristineVike thank you for your gracious response. Cheers from Australia 🐨 🐾
Let us not forget that wolves ate people as well
It was tolerable that they ate people. It was not tolerable that they ate money-making sheep.
Oh only the important things are valued in this world. Not the critically important professions.
it was a great video mam with wonderful information and was with humor. please share contact details mam if possible
Loved the humour 😂, never really thought about how many expressions are textile related before but wow that’s so cool
Once you see it, it cannot be unseen. 👀
There's not a shred of evidence that any of what you have to say is incorrect! As far as I can tell, your expose covers the whole nine yards.
💯💯💯❤️
I loved your video! I was looking for some quality content while doing my evening crocheting and you delivered. I guess I am going to binge-watch your whole channel now 😅.
oh these textile references made me so happy
There are so many hiding in plain sight in the world! 🥹
I really enjoyed this video! Well done!
I am so happy you did!
Lol that was perfect!! I love it