goodwin

See also: Goodwin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Scots guidwe'en meaning, literally, "good child".

Noun

goodwin (plural goodwins)

  1. (Scotland, Doric) A good-hearted, or good-souled person, especially one who is young at heart.
    • From "The Broons", Sunday Post (newspaper)
      "aye, she's a fair goodwin, wi' ne'er a skunner tae say fer hersel'"

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