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Goody
Pronunciation : Good"y
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : 1. A bonbon, cake, or the like; -- usually in the pl. [Colloq.]
2. (Zo?l.)
Defn: An American fish; the lafayette or spot.
pl. Goodies (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Good"y
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [Prob. contr. from goodwife.]
Definition : Defn: Goodwife; -- a low term of civility or sport.
pl. Goodies.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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