odal
odal as an adjective
Meaning
of inherited (land) property rights (of the noun); allodial, especially from time immemorial
Forms
| Basic form | odal | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | odalt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | odala | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | odalare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | odalast | “-est”, “most …” |
odal as a noun
Meaning
inherited allodial property right (and therearound); specifically in accordance with inheritance rights regarding land for cultivation; (Runic alphabet) name of the rune ᛟ (o)
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What does odal mean in English?
odal means “of inherited (land) property rights (of the noun); allodial, especially from time immemorial”.
Origin
From Old Swedish oþol, oþal, odhel, from Old Norse óðal, from Proto-Germanic *ōþalą.
Nearby common words
odal is number 6,213 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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