"pointed tuft of beard on the chin of a shaven face," 1844 (as goaty; current spelling by 1847), from goaty (adj.). So called from its resemblance to a male goat's chin hairs.
"goat-like," c. 1600, from goat + -y (2).
updated on March 25, 2015
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