An umbrella or parasol is a folding canopy supported by wooden or metal ribs mounted on a wooden, metal, or plastic pole. It was initially used in the early 1200s for shade from the sun in warmer countries, later evolving to also provide protection from rain. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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YearSourced to the subject's own accountApproximate; source states early 1200s rather than a specific year. Connections
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An umbrella (parasol or rarely parapluie) is a folding canopy supported by wooden or metal ribs that is mounted on a wooden, metal, or plastic pole.
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Initially, (in the early 1200s) they were used in warmer countries for shade from the sun, but in modern times they evolved to also be used for protection from rain.
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Protective gear
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