07-24-2003, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Webster's Dictionary
Main Entry: boon
Pronunciation: 'bün
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse bOn petition; akin to Old English bEn prayer, bannan to summon -- more at BAN
Date: 12th century
1 : BENEFIT, FAVOR; especially : one that is given in answer to a request
2 : a timely benefit : BLESSING
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