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Meaning of sundry
The primary meaning of the word "sundry" is miscellaneous or various.
Etymology of sundry
The word "sundry" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where it originated from the word "syndrig", which is a combination of "sun" and "drig", an archaic word for separate or distinct, but the modern sense is from the Old French and Middle English word "sundrie", meaning separate or distinct.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe various or miscellaneous items.
Synonyms
assorted
varied
diverse
miscellaneous
mixed
multiple
numerous
several
different
various
many
multitudinous
manifold
heterogeneous
disparate
distinct
separate
individual
odd
stray
scattered
dispersed
sundry
separate
discrete
unique
peculiar
motley
patchwork
piecemeal
fragmented
disconnected
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "sundry" as (of things) miscellaneous or various, or (of debts or expenses) small and unrelated, and also as a noun, sundry items or expenses.
- It can also refer to a number of small, unrelated things or debts.
Usage Examples
- The store sold sundry goods, including toys, clothes, and household items.
- The company had sundry expenses, such as office supplies and travel costs.
- The tourist purchased sundry souvenirs during her trip.