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is “good night” 1 or 2 words?

is “good night” 1 or 2 words?

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  1. The original phrase “good night” was one word. It was used by the Romans when they said “God be with you” as a way of saying goodbye. It meant “I bid you good night”. It has been used in English as a two-word phrase for at least 400 years.

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