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▪ I. booning, vbl. n.|ˈbuːnɪŋ|
[f. boon v. + -ing1.]
Doing of boon-work; repairing of public roads.
1862Life Among Colliers 29 The tenants took it in turn to lead our coals, which custom was known as booning. 1863Morton Cycl. Agric. II. Gloss., Booning (Linc.), carting material for repairing the highways.
▪ II. ˈbooning, ppl. a.
[f. boon v. + -ing2: prob. involving confusion with boon a.]
Giving boons.
1821Clare Vill. Minstr. I. 134 As labour strength regains, From ale's booning bounty given. |
