单词 | good-now |
释义 | good now, ˈgood-ˌnow Obs. exc. dial. [See good a. 4 c and now adv.] An interjectional expression denoting acquiescence, entreaty, expostulation, or surprise.
1579G. Harvey Letter-bk. (Camden) 72, I am not to trouble y⊇ often: goodnowe be a little compassionate this once. 1611Shakes. Wint. T. v. i. 19 Now, good now, say so but seldome. 1681Dryden Sp. Friar ii. iii, Good-now, good now, how your Devotions jump with mine! 1754Foote Knights i. Wks. 1799 I. 65 A treaty with..the Pope! Wonderful! Good now, good now! how, how? Ibid. ii. ibid. 73 Sir, Mr. Jenkins begs to speak with you... Good now! desire him to walk in. 1893Wiltsh. Gloss., Go-now, Genow, Good-now, used as an expletive, or an address to a person (S.). ‘What do 'ee think o' that, genow!’ |

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