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+# wadalōn
+### Definition of "wadalōn" in Old High German
+According to Gerhard Köbler's dictionary, "wadalōn" (or "wadalōn") is indeed attested in Old High German. Here's a breakdown of its meaning and usage:
+
+### Primary Meaning:
+The verb "wadalōn" means "to wander, roam, or move about".  
+It conveys the idea of repetitive or habitual motion, similar to the English "to meander" or "to rove."
+
+### Etymology:
+
+Derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wad-/wadaną ("to go, stride, wade").  
+The suffix "-lōn" is a frequentative marker, indicating repeated or ongoing action (e.g., sprangalōn = "to jump around repeatedly").
+
+### Related Terms:
+"watan": The base verb meaning "to go, stride, wade."  
+"wantalōn": A variant with similar meaning (to turn/move repeatedly).
+
+### Usage Context:
+The term likely described physical wandering (e.g., traveling without a fixed path).  
+It could also metaphorically describe mental or spiritual seeking (e.g., "wandering in thought")
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