Definition for BOON

BOON, n.1 [L. bonus; Fr. bon; Norm. boon; It. buono; Sp. bueno; Port. bom, good.]

  1. A gift; a grant; a benefaction; a present; a favor granted. – Addison.
  2. [Dan. bön, Sw. bön, a petition.] A prayer or petition. – Ash.

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