What does "goodman" mean?

A familiar appellation of civility for a man.

What is a synonym for "goodman"?

Common synonyms include: boss, chef, chief, elder, employer, guru.

/ˈɡʊd.mən/ name, noun

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Noun

1
A familiar appellation of civility for a man. Scotland, archaic
2
A husband; the master of a house or family. Scotland, historical
"Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey."

Proper Noun

1
A surname.
2
A place in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Coffee County, Alabama.
3
A place in the United States:; A town in Holmes County, Mississippi.
4
A place in the United States:; A city in McDonald County, Missouri.
5
A place in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia.

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A place in the United States:; A town and census-designated place therein, in Marinette County, Wisconsin.

"Tom Goodman donates thousands of dollars to charities each year. He really lives up to his name."

Etymology 1

From Middle English godeman, equivalent to good + man.

Etymology 2

Compound of good + man.