Literary notes about Variegate (AI summary)
The word "variegate" has historically been employed in literature to evoke images of ornamentation and embellishment through a mix of colours and figures. In one notable instance [1], the term appears in the form "diaper," used to describe the act of adorning with figures and colours—a usage that echoes the decorative nuances it conveys. This example, drawn from the context of Thomas Jefferson’s work, illustrates how literary texts have long harnessed the term to capture the essence of ornamental diversity and visual complexity in language.