Illustrated Etymology: Wainscot
You know you’ve heard the term wainscot thrown around on those decorating shows and you may have wondered what in the heck they’re talking about. Even as a designer and art historian, this term confuses me. Is it spelled “wainscoat” and pronounced “wainscot”…. or is it spelled “wainscot” and pronounced “wainscoat”? It’s just one of those things … Read more