Etymology

Odom

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Today it means: A surname from Middle English. Full definition →

Middle English odam
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  1. Middle English · derived fromodam“son-in-law”
  2. English todayOdom

From Middle English odam (“son-in-law”), a nickname for someone who married the daughter of a prominent figure in the local community.

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