An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. The main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.
   

2. The actual wording of anything written or printed.
   

3. Any of the various forms in which a writing exists (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from L. textus “text, terms, structure,” originally, “pattern of weaving,”
→ texture, from texere “to weave.”

Etymology (PE): Bâfé, from bâftan “to weave,” → texture.