Definition of goodman
(Entry 1 of 2)
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archaic
: the master of a household
Goodman
biographical nameDefinition of Goodman (Entry 2 of 2)
Benjamin David 1909–1986 Benny Goodman American musician and bandleader
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The first known use of goodman was in the 13th century
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