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Wednesday, 17 July 2024

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Oddment
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noun 1. (Usually "oddments") A remnant or part of something, typically left over from a larger piece or set.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The dress was made of colorful oddments stitched together in a classic design."
Play Button "Denise gathered oddments from various china sets to build her eclectic collection."
Play Button "Bill used oddments from his auto shop to repair the engine."
English, late 18th century
Why This Word?
"Oddment" is a hybrid of the Latin suffix ("-ment") combined with the Germanic word "odd," which stems from the Old Norse "oddi," meaning "third or additional number." If you have ever made or owned a "crazy quilt," you'd be quite familiar with oddments. ...
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