oddness

Definition

The state or quality of being odd.

Etymology

From Middle English oddenesse; equivalent to odd + -ness.

Example Sentences

• "This humour broke out at first in many little oddnesses: he had never any stated hours for his dinner, supper, or sleep; because, said he, we ought to attend the calls of nature, and not set our appetites to our meals […]"
• "Neither was he intimate with any of the other bigger boys, who were warned off by his oddnesses, for he was a very queer fellow; […]"