goodman

noun

good·​man ˈgu̇d-mən 

1

archaic : the master of a household

2

archaic : mr.

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

goodman

noun

good·​man ˈgu̇d-mən 

1

archaic : the master of a household : husband

2

archaic : mr. sense 1

Biographical Definition

Goodman

biographical name

Good·​man ˈgu̇d-mən 

Benjamin David 1909–1986 Benny Goodman American musician and bandleader