Abode etymology

English

English word abode comes from Old English *ābād

Etymology of abode

Detailed word origin of abode

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*ābād Old English (ang)
abad Old English (ang)
abod Middle English (enm)
abode English (en) (formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]. (obsolete) Act of waiting; delay. [Attested from (1150 to 1350) to the early 17th century.]. (obsolete) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn. [Attested from (1350 to 1470) to the mid 18th century.].