goodman

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English godeman, equivalent to goodman.

Noun

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goodman (plural goodmen)

  1. (now rare, chiefly Scotland) A familiar appellation of civility for a man. [from 10th c.]
  2. (now Scotland or historical) A husband; the master of a house or family. [from 13th c.]

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