From the latin viridis or vireo this word is of archaic lineage embodying
life and the peaceful light brought on by fertile growth. It is life force; beyond badass; past awesome; extreme without over-abundunce or gluttonous excess.
As is apparent in observing the many
words throughout history using this root the exact definition is difficult to quantify. The old english vert: right to fell timber or
French verte for
green or Norwegian verten for great feudal lord all touch on the heart of what vert really is: a state of being.
More like an aspect to aspire to than a state actually possible to attain, vert has been compared to living without sin in Christianity or Buddhist enlightenment.
It has common connotation with Alan Moore'
s "The
Green" life force connecting all vegitation in the DC universe. It is also often associated with Marijuana and Green
Tea.