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