Odd Fellow
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Odd Fellow
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Investigation revealed the unportfolioed "Ambassador" to be John Barrett, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias, Rotarian, publicist, onetime U.S.
From Time Magazine Archive
Later he became a 32 degree Mason, a Shriner, an Odd Fellow, a Maccabee. an Eagle, and finally Secretary of State.
From Time Magazine Archive
No unmarried woman from the U. S. Far West was presented, but for the State of Washington curtsied Mrs. Clarence C. Dill, wife of the Senator who is an Odd Fellow, Mason, Moose, Elk.
From Time Magazine Archive
Odd Fellow, he is married, has two daughters, is rated a "good fellow."
From Time Magazine Archive
Well, if he’s an Odd Fellow, I guess I’ll take him.
From In the Heart of a Fool by William Allen White
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