Oddfellow en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɒdfɛləʊ/ (UK)
Etymology
From odd + fellow.
Meanings
-
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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odd Fellow | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Oddfellows | Number=Plur | lexicographic |