Odd Fellow

or Oddfellow

noun

1. a member of a social and benevolent society that originated in England in the 18th century.

Other Words From

• Oddfellow·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Odd Fellow¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

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.

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There is a cousin who lives there; not quite as old as Sir Marcus—a very odd fellow; indeed, I should say decidedly mad.

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The addresses he was invited to deliver at Odd-Fellow's lodges and at many more public places were very numerous.

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A very odd fellow,” observed two or three of the boys; “I wonder how he will turn out.

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Now, I daresay you think me a very odd fellow to come out of my shell to you in this off-hand way.

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