good-den
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- noun A contraction of good even (good e'en), a kind wish or salutation.
Examples
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"Give you good-den, my lord Bishop," she piped in a shrill voice; "and what does your Grace at my humble door?"
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Hugo's eyes sparkled with sinful pleasure as he said to himself, "Breath o 'my life, an I can but put that upon him," tis good-den and God keep thee, King of the Game-Cocks! "
The Prince and the Pauper; a tale for young people of all ages
Note
The word 'good-den' is an alteration of "good e'en" (good evening).
