See also: Goodwife

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

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goodwife (plural goodwives)

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

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