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Goalie is a sporting term for the player defending a goal, especially familiar in ice hockey and other goal-based games. An etymological reference dates the form to the early twentieth century, built from 'goal' with an -ie ending. As a dog name, its meaning is a job on the pitch or rink, not a prediction that the animal will fetch or catch. It is conveniently short and easy to call.
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