Definition for Boon

boon, n. [OE bén, prayer.]

  1. Opportunity; privilege; advantage; prerogative.
  2. Blessing; gift; present; gratuity; good thing; favor granted graciously.
  3. Meal; feast; repast; feeding; serving of food; [fig.] act of charity.
  4. Fulfillment; resolution; result of an entreaty; reply to a request; response to a petition; answer to prayer.

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