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oddment

The correct spelling is oddment.

How to pronounce oddment

noun

Say it like: Odd-men-t

The correct spelling is oddment. A part of something that is left over, such as a piece of cloth. For example: "an oddment of ribbon / of wood"

Usage Examples

an oddment of ribbon / of wood

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A part of something that is left over, such as a piece of cloth.
  2. 2.Something that does not match the things it is with or cannot easily be categorized; a miscellaneous item.
  3. 3.An item that was originally part of a set but is sold individually; an excess item of stock.
  4. 4.A part of a book that is not a portion of the text, such as the title, index, etc. (usually plural).
  5. 5.A person who does not fit in with others or is considered to be strange in some way.

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