Definition of goodman
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archaic
:the master of a household
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Goodman saw problems with his frame and too much positivity.
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First Known Use of goodman
13th century
Goodman
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biographical name
Good·man
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ˈgu̇d-mən
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Definition of Goodman
Benjamin David 1909–1986 Benny Goodman American musician and bandleader
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