Odert

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ODERT

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bernkastel-Wittlich (until 1969 Bernkastel)
Incorporated into : 1975 Morbach

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Origin/meaning

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The two tools are 'rodungshacken', tools to clear forest. This refers to the -rath (-roth/-rode, cleared forest) part of the historical name of the village, Odinroth. The horseshoe is a typical symbol for luck and used on many farm houses in the area.