Bo*net"ta (&?;), n. See Bonito. Sir T. Herbert.
Bon"fire` (&?;), n. [OE. bonefire, banefire, orig. a fire of bones; bone + fire; but cf. also Prov. E. bun a dry stalk.] A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement.
Full soon by bonfire and by bell,
We learnt our liege was passing well.
Gay.
Bon"grace` (&?;), n. [F. bon good + grâce grace, charm.] A projecting bonnet or shade to protect the complexion; also, a wide-brimmed hat. [Obs.]
||Bon`ho*mie", ||Bon`hom*mie" (&?;), n. [F.] good nature; pleasant and easy manner.
Bon"i*bell (&?;), n. See Bonnibel. [Obs.] Spenser.
Bon"i*face (&?;), n. [From the sleek, jolly landlord in Farquhar's comedy of "The Beaux' Stratagem."] An innkeeper.
Bon"i*form (&?;), a. [L. bonus good + -form.] Sensitive or responsive to moral excellence. Dr. H. More.
Bon"i*fy (&?;), v. t. [L. bonus good + -fy: cf. F. bonifier.] To convert into, or make, good.
To bonify evils, or tincture them with good.
Cudworth.
Bon"i*ness (&?;), n. The condition or quality of being bony.
Bon"ing, n. [Senses 1 and 2 fr. 1st Bone, sense 3 fr. 3d Bone.] 1. The clearing of bones from fish or meat.