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sodden

Sodden (adj) means Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.

adj
1
Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.
2
Drunk; stupid as a result of drunkenness.
3
Dull, expressionless (of a person’s appearance).
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Etymology

From Middle English sodden, soden, from Old English soden, ġesoden, from Proto-Germanic *sudanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *seuþaną (“to seethe; boil”). Cognate with West Frisian sean, Dutch gezoden (“seethed, boiled”) (related to Dutch zode (“swampy land”)), Low German saden, söddt, German gesotten, Swedish sjuden, Icelandic soðinn. More at seethe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sodden?

"sodden" (adj) means soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.

What are the different meanings of sodden?

"sodden" has 3 main meanings: 1. Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated; 2. Drunk; stupid as a result of drunkenness; 3. Dull, expressionless (of a person’s appearance).

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