scroll
UK: /skrəʊl/ | US: /skroʊl/
n. a roll of parchment, paper, or other material for writing or printing
n. a decorative design resembling a rolled scroll
vt. to move displayed text or graphics up, down, or across a screen
The word "scroll" traces back to medieval writing culture, where documents were rolled for storage. The Frankish root skrōda (shred) evolved into Old French escroe, referring to parchment strips. The diminutive suffix -oll solidified the meaning as a "small roll," reflecting its physical form. Over time, it expanded to digital contexts (e.g., scrolling screens).
The ancient scroll contained handwritten prayers.
She scrolled through the webpage to find the article.
The artist painted intricate scrolls on the frame.
Unroll the scroll carefully to avoid damage.
His screen automatically scrolls to the latest message.