goodman
the master of a household; husband.
(initial capital letter) a title of respect used for a man below the rank of gentleman, especially a farmer or yeoman.
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Other definitions for Goodman (2 of 2)
Benjamin David "Benny", 1909–86, U.S. jazz clarinetist and bandleader.
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How to use goodman in a sentence
goodman retreated to house arrest at his luxury mansion on $4 million bail.
Money, Murder, and Adoption: The Wild Trial of the Polo King | Jacqui Goddard | October 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter four years, two trials, an adoption, and multiple jury scandals, polo mogul John goodman was found guilty of manslaughter.
Money, Murder, and Adoption: The Wild Trial of the Polo King | Jacqui Goddard | October 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs the verdict was read this afternoon, goodman showed no emotion.
Money, Murder, and Adoption: The Wild Trial of the Polo King | Jacqui Goddard | October 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn this particular day, goodman is in the kitchen with the actress playing his daughter and a fake reality TV camera crew.
Inside the Political Fun House: How ‘Alpha House’ Became Amazon’s First Big Hit | Kevin Fallon | October 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn an excerpt from his ebook The Dudes Abide, Jeff Bridges and John goodman meet the Dude and Walter for the first time.
The Englishman who had been active in managing the escape of goodman was both fined and imprisoned.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayBrigette humored the gormandizing of her master, the only weakness of the goodman.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheSay, was it this goodman that kicked me in the ribs while I was tryin' to pick up the captain?
From Place to Place | Irvin S. Cobbgoodman and goodwife were in those days used in the same way as Mr. and Mrs. are now.
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire | John NoakeIt was a common saying: “The first tale by the goodman, and tales to daylight by the guest.”
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney Hartland
British Dictionary definitions for goodman (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɡʊdmən) /
a husband
a man not of gentle birth: used as a title
a master of a household
British Dictionary definitions for Goodman (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɡʊdmən) /
Benny, full name Benjamin David Goodman. 1909–86, US jazz clarinetist and bandleader, whose treatment of popular songs created the jazz idiom known as swing
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