goodlihood

English

Etymology

From goodly +‎ -hood, or as a modern assimilation of earlier goodlihead.

Noun

goodlihood (uncountable)

1. The state, quality, or condition of being goodly; goodlihead; beauty; splendor.
   • 1910, Jay Broadus Hubbell, Franklin Plato Eller, John Carlton Eller:

     Oh, could I see as then That figure of defiance, as he stood, Isled in a hush, in all his goodlihood, Superb, majestical, a man of men!

   • 1985, Epphiphanus Wilson, The Great Classics of India:

     Being now obscured, Soiled with the grime of chores, unbeautified, She shows true gold. The fire which trieth gold Denoteth less itself by instant heat Than Damayanti by her goodlihood. As first sight knew I her.