odd-lot
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Nobody knew anything about him except that he liked to give expensive parties at one of London's most expensive hotels, that the guests were chosen with care but were an odd lot.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was Ellis' fate to attract a fairly odd lot.
From Time Magazine Archive
In recent years, individual sales in odd lots have equaled or outnumbered sales of 100 shares, while odd lot sales constitute an additional third to the published total of 100-share sales.
From Time Magazine Archive
This figure, however, does not include numerous "odd lot" transactions in from 1 to 99 shares, which contribute about a third again as many shares sold.
From Time Magazine Archive
Less than these amounts is an odd lot.
From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
