boon 1
— boonless , adj.
/boohn/ , n.
1. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit.
2. something that is asked; a favor sought.
[ 1125-75; ME bone bon prayer; c. OE ben ]
boon 2
/boohn/ , adj.
1. jolly; jovial; convivial: boon companions.
2. Archaic. kindly; gracious; bounteous.
[ 1275-1325; ME bone bonus good ]
boon 3
/boohn/ , n. Textiles.
the ligneous waste product obtained by braking and scutching flax. Also called shive, shove .
[ 1350-1400; ME (north) bone; cf. OE bune reed ]