Where does “goodman” come from?
Goodman comes from Middle English godeman, a compound of god and man, ultimately meaning a male householder or man of property.
goodman (English): A familiar appellation of civility; A husband;...
Definitions
- A familiar appellation of civility; A husband;...
Ancestry of “goodman”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | godeman | — |