Anon, on or in-one (instant). The phrase then ones has become the nonce.
Atonement, at-one-ment, bringing into one, reconciliation. In alone and atone the numeral one has its true sound.
Babble, to keep saying ba, ba.
Balloon, a large ball (Fr.). The oon is augmentative.
Ballot, a little ball (Fr.). The ot is diminutive.
Bank, a bench on which money is laid out.
Batch, the quantity of bread baked at one time. Compare wake, watch.
Bird, one of a brood (formerly brid). Compare three, third; burn, brand; work, wright. In all these the r changes its place.
Bran-new, that is, brand-new, burnt-new, as if newly from the fire.
Breakfast, a breaking of a fast. Compare Fr. déjeûner, from jeûne.