1598. Shakspeare, Merchant of Venice, i., 3. Antonio is a good man: my meaning in saying that he is a good man, is to have you understand me that he is sufficient.
1824. Reynolds, Peter Corcoran, 91 Good with both hands and only ten stone four.
Good goods, in. pl., subs. phr. (sporting).—Something worth trying for; a success. In the superlative, ‘best’ goods.
1886. Sporting Times, 17 July, 1/4. He was a nice young man for a small tea party, And rather good goods at a Sunday-school treat.
1892. Milliken, ’Arry Ballads, p. 39. There’s Warner in ‘Drink’; now, that’s business, good goods and no error.
Bit (or Piece) of Goods, subs. phr. (common).—A woman. For synonyms, see Petticoat.
Good old … adj. phr. (popular).—A familiar address, derisive or affectionate according to circumstances. See quots.
1891. Pall Mall Gaz., 16 Sept., p. 6, c. 1. It was Mephisto’s greeting to Mary Anne—in Marguerite’s garden—‘Good old Mary Anne!’!!!
Ibid. The famous medico craned his neck out of the window, and, sniffing in the smoke, cried, good old London. This is a true story.
Ibid., 17 Sept. Mr. Chirgwin … rouses mirth by … exclaiming good old spot! as he discloses the large white ace of diamonds painted over his right optic. [[178]]