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Oddfellow

UK/ˈɒdfɛləʊ/

Oddfellow noun: a member of a secret order or fraternity established for mutual aid and social enjoyment.

Noun

Oddfellow (plural Oddfellows)

  1. A member of a secret order or fraternity established for mutual aid and social enjoyment.
    • He said I ought to join the Oddfellows. He belonged.1974, GB Edwards, The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, New York, published 2007, page 215

Forms of Oddfellow

pluralOddfellows
alternative formOdd Fellow

Origin of Oddfellow

From odd + fellow.

Questions about Oddfellow

What does Oddfellow mean?
Oddfellow means a member of a secret order or fraternity established for mutual aid and social enjoyment.
What part of speech is Oddfellow?
Oddfellow is a noun.
How do you pronounce Oddfellow?
Oddfellow is pronounced /ˈɒdfɛləʊ/ (UK).
What is the plural of Oddfellow?
The plural of Oddfellow is Oddfellows.

Words near Oddfellow in the dictionary

  1. oddening
  2. odder
  3. odderon
  4. odderons
  5. oddest
  6. Oddfellow
  7. Oddfellows
  8. Oddie
  9. oddification
  10. oddified
  11. oddifies

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