한 집안의 남성 주인 또는 가장을 일컫는 고어 혹은 스코틀랜드식 표현.
The male head of a household, often used in archaic or Scottish contexts.
예문:
"The goodman of the house sat by the hearth, recounting stories of his youth."
"In traditional Scottish ballads, the goodman often oversees the family farm."
신사(gentleman) 계급보다 낮은 사회적 지위를 가진 남성(예: 자영 농민)에 대한 정중한 호칭.
A title of respect for a man who is below the rank of a gentleman, such as a yeoman or farmer.
예문:
"Goodman Brown bid his wife farewell before entering the dark forest."
"The villagers respected Goodman Miller for his honesty and hard work."
여관이나 숙박 시설의 주인 또는 관리인.
An innkeeper or the host of a lodging establishment.
예문:
"We requested the goodman of the inn to provide us with extra blankets."
"The goodman greeted the travelers at the door and offered them a warm meal."