| noun | 1. (Usually "oddments") A remnant or part of something, typically left over from a larger piece or set. |
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| | | "The dress was made of colorful oddments stitched together in a classic design." |
| | | "Denise gathered oddments from various china sets to build her eclectic collection." |
| | | "Bill used oddments from his auto shop to repair the engine." |
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| English, late 18th century |
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| "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. ... | Continue Reading |
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