The use of 'we' in referring to oneself. [From Latin nos (we).]
As it's often used by editors, it's also known as the "editorial we".
It's also called "the royal we" owing to its frequent use by royalty.
Mark Twain once said, "Only kings, presidents, editors, and people
with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial 'we'."
imbricate (IM-brih-kut) adjective
lying lapped over each other in regular order
A small hole from which volcanic vapours issue. The
potential for metaphoric use of the term is too evident to be dwelt upon
here."
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