Definition of wire

The word "wire" has its roots in Old English. The earliest recorded use of the word is found in the 10th century in the form "wi orgasm," which referred to a strand or cord of fibrous material. This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic "wīrIZ," which is also the source of the Modern German word "Faden," meaning thread or cord. In the 14th century, the spelling "wire" emerged, and it began to refer to metal cord or string. The word's meaning expanded to include electric conductors in the 19th century, particularly with the development of telegraphy. Since then, the word "wire" has come to encompass a wide range of meaning, from communication cables to heating wires, and even wire mesh. Despite its evolution, the word "wire" remains closely tied to its ancient roots in the Proto-Germanic concept of a strand or cord.