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[–] DredPyr8Roberts@lemmy.world 27 points 5 days ago (3 children)

It comes from Wōdnesdæg, for the Germanic god Woden, aka Odin. I prefer Odin's Day myself.

[–] apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

Yeah it has changed over time so the question remains.

[–] BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 5 days ago

Shouldn’t it be Wedensday, then?