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# wadalōn # wadalōn
## Definition of "wadalōn" in Old High German ## Definition of "wadalōn" in Old High German
According to Gerhard Köbler's dictionary, "wadalōn" (or "wadalōn") is attested in Old High German. Here's a breakdown of its meaning and usage: According to Gerhard Köbler's dictionary, "wadalōn" is attested in Old High German. Here's a breakdown of its meaning and usage:
### Primary Meaning ### Primary Meaning
The verb "wadalōn" means "to wander, roam, or move about". 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." It conveys the idea of repetitive or habitual motion, similar to the English "to meander" or "to rove."
### Etymology ### Etymology
Derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wad-/wadaną ("to go, stride, wade"). 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"). The suffix "-lōn" is a frequentative marker, indicating repeated or ongoing action (e.g., sprangalōn = "to jump around repeatedly").