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Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Also known as the "Three Links Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.

Friendship - The strongest bond of fraternity, that teaches goodwill and harmony.
Love - The basis for all life's ambitions, service to others and family.
Truth - The standard by which we value people and the foundation of our society.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows aims to improve and elevate the character of humankind not just through words but through actions.
by IOOF September 16, 2009
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Fellowshit

Intentionaly community building done by shitting at the same place and the same time as another. Sharing time with another in the most intimate setting.
Reggie: I've got some major swamp going on downstairs. I'm gonna go shit.

Samuel: I've been meaning to spend some more time with you. You down to get in some fellowshit?
Reggie: Yeah, that's fine. I'm gay though.
by Camzzz August 25, 2011
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Fellowshipping

To come together as Christians and worship God, in an environment which mimics what we will be doing in Heaven!
Converge Nights @ KBC is fellowshipping!!
by Andrew Kuipers September 23, 2008
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New Life Christian Fellowship

"Welcome to New Life Christian Fellowship! Where Jesus is Lord and People are Silenced!" - Dictator
by Made It Out Alive October 23, 2008
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Fellows

CRAZY ass kid that will do anything in the name of manhood, Oh and he's freakin cool and likes blowing stuff up.
Fellows jumps off bridge WITH OUT a bungee to prove he is superior to everyone else... not!
by MOOSE MAN May 21, 2008
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Independent Order of Odd fellows (I.O.O.F)

Started in England around 1748 and established in the United States on April 26, 1819, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is now a worldwide altruistic and benevolent fraternity and sorority dedicated to improving and elevating the character of humankind by imparting the principles of friendship, love, and truth.

Today, the I.O.O.F spread throughout the USA and most of the rest of the world, establishing lodges in:Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Cuba, New Zealand, Austria, Finland, Dominican Republic, Belgium, Germany, Mexico, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Puerto Rico, Chile, Czechia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Philippines.

Since 1819, the I.O.O.F has claimed more than 10 million members from all walks of life.
Notable members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F) are: Schuyler Colfax, U.S. Vice President (1869 – 1873, Ulysses S. Grant, 18th U.S. President (1869 – 1877), General-in-Chief of the Union’s forces in the American Civil War, Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th U.S. President (1877 – 1881), William Jennings Bryan, the “Great Commoner”, Secretary of State (1913 – 1915), William McKinley, 25th U.S. President (1897 – 1901)
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President (1933 – 1945)
Warren G. Harding, 29th U.S. President (1921 – 1923)
Earl Warren, U.S. Chief Justice (1953 – 1969), Governor of California (1943 – 1953), Head of the Warren Commission, Charlie Chaplin, famous comedian and actor, William Marsh Rice, founder of Rice University and
Jesse James, the "Robin Hood of America", a legendary figure of the wild west.
by Oldest fraternities September 16, 2009
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Felbow

The term for a large portion of fat that sags over the elbow no matter what position the arm is in.
Man, her felbows are so big, it looks like she has wings.
by VashCrow April 9, 2013
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