/wohd"n/ , n.
the chief god of the pagan Anglo-Saxons, identified with the Scandinavian Odin.
Also, Wodan .
[ bef. 900; ME, OE Woden (c. G Wotan, ON Othinn ), equiv. to wod WOOD 2 + -en n. suffix marking headship; Woden was the leader of the Wild Hunt ]