'warp' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'weorpan', where 'weorpan' meant 'to throw or turn'.

'weorpan' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'warpen' and eventually became the modern English word 'warp'.

Initially, it meant 'to throw or turn', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to twist or distort'.