goodwife

See also: Goodwife

English

Alternative forms

(title): Goodwife

Etymology

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

Noun

goodwife (plural goodwives)

(obsolete) A female head of a household
(obsolete) A title of respect for a woman.
Goodwife Hopkins

Synonyms

(title): Mrs

Derived terms

(title): goody

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