Good Morrow Definition & Meaning

  • American
  • Etymology
  • Examples
  • Synonyms good morrow American

    interjection

    Archaic.
    1. good morning.

    Etymology

    Origin of good morrow

    Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

    Example Sentences

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    Good morrow one and all and welcome to the real football factories another fascinating night of Europa League behaviour.

    From The Guardian

    "Good morrow to you, on this Market Day," said the stall holder, clambering down from the painted caravan parked behind the stall, and she smiled widely at him with white teeth in a dusky face.

    From Literature

    “Good morrow, young lummox,” said Liza’s voice.

    From Literature

    "Well. You'll want to talk with your friends, I expect. I'll bid you good morrow."

    From Literature

    “Good morrow, lad,” he cried out, even as his hand eased off his weapon.

    From Literature

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