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.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -nis | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Used to form abstract nouns, usually from adjectives, denoting quality or state. See -nes. |
| gōd | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| god | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Good, appropriate, pleasing Good; goodness, benefit, well-being. |
| gōdnes | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| godnes | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | The quality or condition of being good; goodness. |
| godnesse | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| goodness | English (en) | (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. |