goody
1goody
noun \ˈgu̇-dē\Definition of GOODY
archaic : a usually married woman of lowly station —used as a title preceding a surname
Origin of GOODY
alteration of goodwife
First Known Use: 1559
2goody
noun plural good·ies
Definition of GOODY
1
: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable
2
chiefly British : one that is good; especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)
Variants of GOODY
goody or good·ie
First Known Use of GOODY
1756
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