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English word goodness comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) -nis, Old English (ca. 450-1100) gōd, Old English (ca. 450-1100) god, and later Old English (ca. 450-1100) godnes (The quality or condition of being good; goodness.)
-nis (Old English)
Used to form abstract nouns, usually from adjectives, denoting quality or state. See -nes.
gōd (Old English)
god (Old English)
Good, appropriate, pleasing Good; goodness, benefit, well-being.
gōdnes (Old English)
godnes (Old English)
The quality or condition of being good; goodness.
godnesse (Middle English)
goodness (English)
(Christianity) The moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence; moral virtue.. (countable) The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.. (uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.. (uncountable, euphemistic) God.