Oddment (noun)

A small, leftover piece or fragment of something, often considered unimportant or insignificant.

Origin:

The word 'oddment' is derived from the middle english word 'oddment', which was a borrowing of the old norse word 'oddmǫnnr', which means 'odd person or thing'. the word eventually evolved to mean a small, leftover piece of something.

Examples:

1. She had a basket full of oddments of cloth, enough to make a patchwork quilt.
2. After the renovations were finished, there were oddments of wood and plaster scattered around the room.
3. The children collected oddments of sticks and leaves to build their tree house.
4. The oddments of food in the fridge would make a poor meal.
5. His collection of oddments and trinkets was a source of endless fascination for his grandchildren.