English Explanatory Dictionary

goodwife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female head of a household.
  2. A title of respect for a woman.
noun
  1. A title of respect for a woman

Word forms

goodwife goodwives

Etymology

From Middle English goodwyf, godwyf, godwif, equivalent to good + wife.

Synonyms

Mrs

Derived words

goody
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