goodwin

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Definition of goodwin in English English dictionary

A expression meaning a good-hearted, or good-souled person, especially one who is young at heart

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

Related Terms

Goodwin Sands

the Goodwin Sands a dangerous area of sand just under the sea near Dover in the English Channel, where many ships have sunk

Turkish pronunciation

gûdwîn

Pronunciation

/ˈgo͝odwən/ /ˈɡʊdwɪn/

Etymology

() Derived from the Scots guidwe'en meaning, literally, "good child".