"Oddfellow" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɒdfɛləʊ/ [UK] Forms: Oddfellows [plural], Odd Fellow [alternative]
Etymology: From odd + fellow. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|odd|fellow}} odd + fellow Head templates: {{en-noun}} Oddfellow (plural Oddfellows)
  1. A member of a secret order or fraternity established for mutual aid and social enjoyment. Wikipedia link: Oddfellow
    Sense id: en-Oddfellow-en-noun-O8W8gH5t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, People

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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