Odd Fellow
or Oddfellow
a member of a social and benevolent society that originated in England in the 18th century.
Origin of Odd Fellow
1Other words from Odd Fellow
- Odd·fel·low·ship, noun
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How to use Odd Fellow in a sentence
He's an Odd Fellow at the best of times, and to-night he's got an attack of what he calls the blacks—his form of blues.
The Woman With The Fan | Robert HichensThere is a cousin who lives there; not quite as old as Sir Marcus—a very Odd Fellow; indeed, I should say decidedly mad.
Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships | W.H.G. KingstonThe addresses he was invited to deliver at Odd-Fellow's lodges and at many more public places were very numerous.
The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes | James Quay HowardA very Odd Fellow,” observed two or three of the boys; “I wonder how he will turn out.
Ernest Bracebridge | William H. G. KingstonNow, I daresay you think me a very Odd Fellow to come out of my shell to you in this off-hand way.
British Dictionary definitions for Oddfellow
/ (ˈɒdˌfɛləʊ) /
a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a secret benevolent and fraternal association founded in England in the 18th century
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