boon

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noun
  1. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit.

  2. something that is asked; a favor sought.

Origin of boon

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First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English bon(e) “praying, a prayer, favor asked for,” from Old Norse bōn “prayer, request, petition”; cognate with Old English bēn

Other words from boon

  • boonless, adjective

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Other definitions for boon (2 of 3)

boon2
[ boon ]

adjective
  1. (of a person) jolly; jovial; convivial: boon companions.

  2. Archaic. kindly; gracious; bounteous.

Origin of boon

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First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English bon(e), boun “good, goodly,” from Old French, from Latin bonus “good, expert”

Other definitions for boon (3 of 3)

boon3
[ boon ]

nounTextiles.
  1. the ligneous waste product obtained by braking and scutching flax.

Origin of boon

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First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English (north) bun(n)e, bone “reed, stem, husk (of flax)”; compare Old English bune “reed; drinking cup”

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British Dictionary definitions for boon (1 of 2)

boon1

/ (buːn) /


noun
  1. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit: the car was a boon to him

  2. archaic a favour; request: he asked a boon of the king

Origin of boon

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C12: from Old Norse bōn request; related to Old English bēn prayer

British Dictionary definitions for boon (2 of 2)

boon2

/ (buːn) /


adjective
  1. close, special, or intimate (in the phrase boon companion)

  2. archaic jolly or convivial

Origin of boon

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C14: from Old French bon from Latin bonus good

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