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In the English language of yore, the verb bespeak had various meanings, including “to speak,” “to accuse,” and “to complain.” In the 16th century, bespeak acquired another meaning: “to order or arrange in advance.” It is from that sense that we get the adjective bespoke, referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. Bespoke has enjoyed a spike in usage in recent years, perhaps due to consumer trends that champion all things artisanal over those that are prefab.
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Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Determined to address this gap, Vision Marine engineered a bespoke solution prioritizing security, performance, and user-friendly installation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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“Bespoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bespoke. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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