Woden

noun

Wo·​den ˈwō-dᵊn How to pronounce Woden (audio)
: odin

Word History

Etymology

Old English Wōden

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Woden was in the 13th century

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“Woden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Woden. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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