| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| PRONUNCIATION: |  b n |
| NOUN: | 1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request. 2. A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors. | | ETYMOLOGY: | Middle English bone, from Old Norse b n, prayer. See bh -2 in Appendix I.
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