Word of the Day: Oddment.

NOUN
1. (Usually "oddments") A remnant or part of something, typically left over from a larger piece or set.

Example Sentences.
1. "The dress was made of colorful oddments stitched together in a classic design."
2. "Denise gathered oddments from various China sets to build her eclectic collection."
3. "Bill used oddments from his auto shop to repair the engine."

Word Origin.
English, late 18th century

"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.