goodwin

See also: Goodwin

Scots

Alternative forms

• guidwe'en

Etymology

From guid +‎ wean, literally “good child”.

Noun

goodwin (plural goodwins)

1. (Doric Scots) A good-hearted or good-souled person, especially one who is young at heart.
   • (Can we date this quote?), "The Broons", Sunday Post (newspaper)

     Aye, she's a fair goodwin, wi' ne'er a skunner tae say fer hersel'.

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