Crib

Origin

The journey of "crib" from a simple animal feeding trough to a baby's sanctuary is quite fascinating. It traces its roots back to the Old English word "cribb," meaning "manger"—a structure used to hold food for livestock. Over the centuries, this meaning broadened, first referring to a small enclosure or basket for storing various items. By the 17th century, the term had gracefully evolved to describe a secure, enclosed bed designed specifically for infants, retaining the essence of a protected, contained space, much like its humble animal-feeding ancestor.