Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Wyrley (1565–1618), antiquary and herald. Apparently irregularly from abode + -ment, perhaps by association with abodement.
Definition of abodement in US English:
abodement
nounəˈbəʊdm(ə)nt
rare
Habitual residence in a place; = "abode".
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Wyrley (1565–1618), antiquary and herald. Apparently irregularly from abode + -ment, perhaps by association with abodement.