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单词 good even
释义

good even

/(ˌ)ɡʊd ˈiːvn/
Now chiefly archaic or in historical contexts
noun
As part of a customary expression of good wishes on meeting or parting during the evening or (formerly) the afternoon. Originally in God give you good even; now chiefly in to wish (also bid) (a person) (a) good even, and (as an address) a good even to you.
exclamation
= good evening.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in William Caxton (1415x24–1492), printer, merchant, and diplomat. From good + even, in sense A. 1 perhaps originally after Middle Dutch goeden avont.

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