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boon1 definition

boon (bo̵̅o̅n)

noun

  1. Archaic a request or the favor requested
  2. welcome benefit; blessing

Etymology: ME bone < ON bon, a petition, prayer < IE base *bha-, to speak (see fame); meaning prob. infl. by boon

boon2 definition

boon (bo̵̅o̅n)

adjective

  1. Archaic kind, generous, pleasant, etc.
  2. merry; convivial: now only in boon companion, a close friend

Etymology: ME & OFr bon < L bonus, good

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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