A place where someone lives; a dwelling or residence, often with connotations of permanence or comfort.
From Middle English 'abood,' originally the past tense of 'abide,' meaning 'to wait, remain, or dwell.' The noun form developed in the 14th century from the verb's sense of remaining or staying in a place.
The word 'abode' carries a sense of intentional dwelling that distinguishes it from mere 'house' or 'shelter' - it implies a chosen place of belonging and rest. Legal documents often use 'abode' instead of 'residence' because it encompasses the concept of where someone actually lives, regardless of their official address.
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