A German word meaning ground, soil, or floor, sometimes used in English in specialized contexts. Also refers to the British clothing brand Boden known for colorful, casual fashion.
From Old High German bodam, related to Old English botm (bottom) and Old Norse botn. As a brand name, Boden was founded in 1991 by Johnnie Boden, taking the founder's surname which has Germanic origins meaning 'ground' or 'foundation.'
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