odd man

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Synonyms: old man, odd-man

Antonyms: old man, odd-man

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Noun

1. In a group having an odd number of people, someone with the [[casting vote]]; an [[arbiter]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. Someone who does [[odd job]]s. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|rowing}} A man who [[train]]s in company with a [[boat]]'s [[crew]], so that he can take the place of anybody who falls ill.

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