> I could go on and explain how other, seemingly unrelated, objects have been used in bookish terminology (the “diaper pattern” is my favourite) Diaper comes f

> I could go on and explain how other, seemingly unrelated, objects have been used in bookish terminology (the “diaper pattern” is my favourite) Diaper comes from the Greek words meaning "diamond" or "diagonal" and "white". Diapering is a term used in architecture as well; it's not meant to be a comparison to a nappy.