odds (n. plural) Old form(s): oddes , ods
inequalities, unfavourable circumstances
3H6 II.i.147[Richard to Warwick] 'Twas odds, belike, when valiant Warwick fled [i.e. being outnumbered]
E3 III.iv.33[Derby to King Edward, of Prince Edward] He's close encompassed with a world of odds!
E3 IV.iv.64[Prince Edward to Audley] Then apprehend no odds, / For one to one is fair equality
TC V.iv.22[Diomedes to Troilus] advantageous care / Withdrew me from the odds of multitude [i.e. the risk of being outnumbered]
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