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   The earliest known use of the noun goody is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for goody is from 1559, in Will of John Eltoftes. goody is formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymons: goodwife n. See etymology.

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   OED's earliest evidence for goody is from 1597, in the writing of Hugh Broughton, divine and Hebraist. goody is probably formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: good adj. , ‑y suffix 1 ; good adj. , ‑y suffix 6 .

3. www.etymonline.com › word › goodygoody | Etymology of goody by etymonline

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   Sep 28, 2017 · goody (n.2). 1550s, a shortened form of goodwife, a term of civility applied to a married woman in humble life; hence Goody Two-shoes, name of the heroine in 1760s children's story ("The History of little Goody Two Shoes; otherwise called Mrs. Margery Two Shoes") who exulted upon acquiring a second shoe.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › goodyGOODY - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Master the word "GOODY" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOODY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GOODY definition: 1. an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat: 2. someone, especially in a…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › goodyGOODY - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Discover everything about the word "GOODY" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongoody noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of goody noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   How is Goody formed?

   • goody is formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymons: goodwife n. good word, n. Old English–

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   When was Goody first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun goody is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for goody is from 1559, in Will of John Eltoftes. goody is formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymons: goodwife n. good word, n.

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   What does Goody mean?

   • golosinas, chucherías… guloseima… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! GOODY definition: 1. an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat: 2. someone, especially in a….

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   Why do people say Goody?

   • You can refer to the heroes or the morally good characters in a film or story as the goodies. You can also refer to the goodies in a situation in real life. [British, informal] [...] 3. People, especially children, say goody in order to express their pleasure or approval of something.

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   What kind of Goodies did the children get?

   • All the children were given a bag of goodies - mostly sweets and toys. It's one of those films where you don't know until the last moment who are the goodies and who are the baddies. Oh goody! Chocolate cake. Oh goody! Chocolate cake. The children - the ' goodies' - all wear a light and dark blue school uniform and black shoes.

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   What does a 'goody' look like?

   • Oh goody! Chocolate cake. Oh goody! Chocolate cake. The children - the ' goodies' - all wear a light and dark blue school uniform and black shoes. The ' goodies', on the other hand, must appear very ' good'. Early railway company, satisfactory provider of goodies.

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