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good·man | \ ˈgu̇d-mən 
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\Definition of goodman
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 archaic : the master of a household
Goodman
biographical nameGood·man | \ ˈgu̇d-mən \
\Definition of Goodman (Entry 2 of 2)
Benjamin David 1909–1986 Benny Goodman American musician and bandleader
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