Meaning
Merry; happy.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English *bonie (attested only rarely as bon, boun), probably from Old French bon, feminine bonne (“good”), from Latin bonus (“good”). See bounty, and compare bonus, boon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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