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Goodman [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A familiar appellation of civility; sometimes used ironically.

2. With you, goodman boy, if you please.

3. A rustic term of compliment; as old goodman Dobson.

4. A familiar appellation of a husband; also, the master of a family. Proverbs 7:19 . Matthew 24:43 .

Goodman [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A familiar appellation of civility, equivalent to "My friend", "Good sir", "Mister;" -- sometimes used ironically.

2. A husband; the master of a house or family; -- often used in speaking familiarly.