odd fellow

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in an unusual or odd way.

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Rhymes

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dowell , rowell , mellow , yowell , kowtowell

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Homophones

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1. Odd Fellow (en) : A member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization.
   

2. Odd fellow (en) : A person who behaves in an unusual or odd way.
   

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Variants

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Odd Fellow , Odd Fellows

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Etymology

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The term 'odd fellow' originated from the Middle English word 'od', meaning 'strange' or 'unusual', and 'felow', meaning 'companion' or 'fellow'.

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Trivia

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1. The International Order of Odd Fellows was founded in England in the late 18th century.

2. The organization's symbol is the three links, representing friendship, love, and truth.

3. The term 'odd fellow' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

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1. Quirky: Related to having peculiar or unusual traits or behavior.

2. Idiosyncrasy: A peculiarity or idiosyncrasy is a distinctive feature or behavior, often attributed to an individual.

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Culture

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The term 'odd fellow' has been used in literature and art to describe characters who stand out from the norm due to their unusual behavior or appearance. In the context of the International Order of Odd Fellows, the term refers to a member of this fraternal organization.

How to Memorize "odd fellow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person behaving in an unusual or odd way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'odd fellow' with someone who behaves differently.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'odd' stands for 'unusual' or 'strange' and 'fellow' means 'companion' or 'fellow'.

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