Definition of goody
archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station —used as a title preceding a surname
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Origin and Etymology of goody
alteration of goodwife
First Known Use: 1559
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Definition of goody
goodies
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)
1756
First Known Use of goody
1756
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goodies
1 : something especially good to eat
2 : something desirable Toys, games, and other goodies are on sale.
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