单词 | boon |
释义 | boon boon1 —boonless, adj. /boohn/, n. 1. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit. 2. something that is asked; a favor sought. [1125-75; ME bone < ON bon prayer; c. OE ben] boon2 /boohn/, adj. 1. jolly; jovial; convivial: boon companions. 2. Archaic. kindly; gracious; bounteous. [1275-1325; ME bone < MF < L bonus good] boon3 /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] |
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