Goodlihead

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) The character or nature of a goodly person; goodliness..

Definitions by Sense

1. (obsolete) The character or nature of a goodly person; goodliness.
2. (archaic, poetic) Goodly appearance or looks; beauty.

Example Sentences

But mote thy goodlyhed forgiue it mee, / To weet, which of the Gods I shall thee name, / That vnto thee due worship I may rightly frame.

Now, by the strength and fury of Hercules -- To whom in stature, might, and goodlihead Most like thou art I pray thee, have in mind Him, and resolve to match his deeds with thine.

The lilies, of great goodlihead, divinely tall, sway with a stately, languid grace; the Canterbury bells are all ringing.

Let me but have my tea and sugar, my well-fed ass and my good wife at hand, and let my children wax in stature and goodlihead — then my cup is full, I crave nothing more.

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