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goodsome en · ADJ

Etymology

From good + -some.

Meanings

1. Marked by good or goodness; characteristically good
   • The church there was built by wrecking the Frances Clayton, a goodsome schooner. 2007, Homer Hickam, The Keeper's Son:
   • What a goodsome business altogether, teaching and learning! 2002, John Barth, Coming Soon!!!:
   • The room we were shown had a goodsome hearth. 2012, Janet Lee Carey, Dragonswood:
   • “Aw, surely things can't be that bad. After all, talk is you're a new daddy. Babies always bring a good-some dose of joy.” 2014, Laura Marie Altom, Babies and Badges:

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