odd and curious

adjective

On the Isle of Man, the common or general man.

“The odd and curious is born good and pure. The society corrupts.”

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Meanings

adjectiveodd and curious (not comparable)
  1. UKidiomaticnot comparableOn the Isle of Man, the common or general man.

    The odd and curious is born good and pure. The society corrupts.

    1 more example

    For the odd and curious of us, to fly like a bird is a not an easy thing.

  2. USidiomaticnot comparableA way to designate special coins, namely coins that are both odd and imperfect or seriously damaged.
Cite this entry
APA

odd and curious. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odd%20and%20curious

MLA

“odd and curious.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odd%20and%20curious. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “odd and curious,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/odd%20and%20curious.

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