early 13c., "made of earth;" see earth (n.) + -en (2). Not attested in Old English (where eorðen meant "of or in the earth"). Cognate of Old High German irdin, Dutch aarden, Gothic airþeins. Meaning "made of clay" is attested from late 14c.
an earthen pot
ear-ring
earshot
earth
Earth Day
earth-bound
earthen
earthenware
earthlight
earthling
earthly
earthman