goodman

noun

good·man ˈgu̇d-mən

archaic : the master of a household

archaic : mr.

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of goodman was in the 13th century

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“Goodman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodman. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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goodman

noun

good·man ˈgu̇d-mən

archaic : the master of a household : husband

archaic : mr. sense 1

Goodman

Good·man ˈgu̇d-mən

Benjamin David 1909–1986 Benny Goodman American musician and bandleader

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