1620-30; < Medieval Latin < Frankish*allōd- (allall + -ōd patrimony, cognate with Old Norseōth- in ōthal,Gothic-ōth- in haim-ōthli,Old Saxonōth- in ōthil,Old English,Old Frisianēth- in ēthel, akin (by gradation) to ath- of atheling) + Medieval Latin-ium-ium
(history) lands held in absolute ownership, free from such obligations as rent or services due to an overlord Also alodium
Word Origin
C17: from Medieval Latin, from Old German allōd (unattested) entire property, from al-all + -ōd property; compare Old High German ōt, Old English eād property