goodman
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: goodmen
Meaning · English
A husband; the master of a house or family.
Noun
Examples
Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goodman” mean?
A husband; the master of a house or family.
Is “goodman” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.