Wriþen

Wriþen is an Old English word that has evolved into the modern English word "written." It is an adjective that describes something that has been written or composed. The term "wriþen" is derived from the Old English verb "wriþan," which means "to write." This verb itself is composed of the elements "wriþ," meaning "writing," and the suffix "-an," indicating the action of writing.

The word "wriþen" was commonly used in Old English texts to describe anything that had been recorded or inscribed. For example, it could refer to a written document, a letter, or any other form of written communication. The term was also used to describe the act of writing itself, as in "wriþen hand," which refers to a hand that writes.

Over time, the word "wriþen" evolved into the modern English adjective "written." It is now used to describe anything that has been composed or inscribed, whether in a physical form such as a book or a letter, or in a digital form such as an email or a text message. The term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to convey the idea of something that has been written or composed.