From Greek 'diaspros' (pure white), originally a fine diamond-patterned fabric that was repurposed for wrapping babies.
An absorbent garment worn by babies who are not yet toilet-trained.
From Medieval Greek 'diaspros' (pure white), from 'dia-' (through, across) + 'aspros' (white). Originally described a fine white linen fabric with a small diamond-pattern weave. This luxury cloth was used for baby wrapping, and
A 'diaper' was once luxury fashion. The word originally meant a fine white silk or linen with a repeating diamond pattern — the kind of cloth used for royal tablecloths and church vestments. Because this soft, white fabric was also ideal for wrapping babies, 'diaper' underwent perhaps the most dramatic status downgrade in