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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James does share moments of affection and victory with Odin but there’s nothing to relieve the constant danger, even though structurally, the film has already sapped its potential suspense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Nevertheless, there’s no denying that the star of the movie is indeed Odin and he’s a very, very good boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Dave and Paul Minall were presented with certificates by chief fire officer Neil Odin at Whitchurch Fire Station, in Hampshire, during drill night on Wednesday.
From BBC ● May 31, 2025
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
No god had any authority there, not Odin, even.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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