Girl who was a guest at the Mad Hatter's tea party

Girl

The word "girl" originates from the Middle English word "girle", derived from the Latin "girula". This Latin term was used to describe a female child, and eventually evolved into the modern English word.In the 16th century, "girle" was often used as a term of endearment for a girl, similar to how "darling" is used today. Over time, the spelling was changed to "girl".The earliest recorded use of "girl" as a term of endearment dates back to the 15th century, with examples found in English literature and poetry.

Guest

The word "guest" comes from the Old French "gustre", which was derived from the Latin "gustare", meaning "to taste". In Middle English, "gueste" was used to describe someone who was treated as a guest.As the language evolved, "gueste" was eventually shortened to "guest", which is the modern English term for a person invited to stay with others for a short time.In the 14th century, the Norman Conquest introduced French into the English language, bringing with it the word "gustre". Over time, the spelling was adapted to "gueste".

Mad

The word "mad" originates from the Old English "madan", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic "mēd-", possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European "meh-", meaning "to seethe" or "to boil".In Middle English, "mad" was used to describe someone who was insane or possessed by madness, often used in a more derogatory sense.The word "mad" was also used to describe a brewing process, with the earliest recorded use found in the 14th century.The word "mad" is also related to the Old English "mæd", which was used to describe a type of tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.

Hatters

The word "hatter" comes from the Middle English "haete", which was derived from the Old French "haute", meaning "high" or "tall". In the 14th century, the term "haete" referred to a person who worked in the hat-making trade.In the 17th century, the term "hattere" was used to describe a person who made and sold hats, often in an informal context.The word "hatter" is also related to the Modern English word "hat", which is derived from the same Proto-Indo-European root "meh-", meaning "to seethe" or "to boil".

Tea

The word "tea" originates from the Chinese phrase "" (tā), which referred to a type of herbal infusion made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The word "tea" was adopted into Middle English during the 17th century.In the 18th century, the word "tea" was used to describe a type of hot drink made from the leaves, particularly in the context of English colonial America.The word "tea" is also related to the Old French "te", which was used to describe a type of beverage made from herbs and spices.

Party

The word "party" comes from the Old French "party", which was derived from the Latin "festum", meaning "festival" or "feast". In Middle English, the term "party" referred to a social gathering or celebration.The word "party" has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European root "pére-", meaning "to bring together" or "to gather".