In German, it’s Das Regenschirm. In Britain, it’s known familiarly as a brolly. A shade, or a ghost, is an umbra in Latin. However you say it, the umbrella carries with it a host of hidden meanings. A relatively recent invention—at least in the timeline of human history—it used to signal gauche manners. In modern times, it’s an essential accessory that is a sign of preparation and a bit of style.
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