From 01c7311ebe14236947e1e379995751f7d075b3b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Richard Zink Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:18:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?Added=20definition=20for=20the=20word=20wadal?= =?UTF-8?q?=C5=8Dn?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e69de29..729739d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# 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") \ No newline at end of file