English word goody comes from English good, English -y
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| good | English (eng) | (intransitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To benefit; gain.. (intransitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To make improvements or repairs.. (intransitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.. (reflexive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.. (transitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to [...] |
| -y | English (eng) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| goody | English (eng) | (Ireland) Pudding made by boiling bread in milk with sugar and spices.. (informal) A small amount of something good to eat.. (informal) Any small, usually free, item.. (informal) Protagonist or hero.. (obsolete) goodwife, a 17th-century puritan honorific.. An American fish, the lafayette or spot. Used to indicate pleasure or delight. |