Odin
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noun
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Wednesday is named after Odin, using a form of his name that begins with W.
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Origin of Odin
From Old Norse Ōthinn; cognate with Old English Wōden, Old Saxon Woden, Old High German Wuotan; see Woden
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Odin is a bionic dog, with titanium teeth and a prosthetic foot from injuries sustained during wartime, but nothing slows him down, not even a plane crash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
But she responds to its benefits, especially when entrusted with the care of Odin, a gorgeous, lovable canine with an expressive howl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2025
Paulo Bernardo dinked the opener, Odin Holm netted his first Celtic goal with a neat finish and Kyogo Furuhashi made it three before half-time.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2024
It is, of course, perfectly fine for people to be Christians, just as it's fine if people identify as Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Wiccan or a worshipper of Odin.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2023
Odin walked to the hall of Baugi, Suttung's brother, and asked for lodging for the night.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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