
English word abode comes from Old English *ābād
*ābād (Old English)
abad (Old English)
abod (Middle English)
abode (English)
(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.].