Defn: A projecting bonnet or shade to protect the complexion; also, a wide-brimmed hat. [Obs.]
BONHOMIE; BONHOMMIE
Bon`ho*mie", Bon`hom*mie" (, n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: good nature; pleasant and easy manner.
BONIBELL
Bon"i*bell, n.
Defn: See Bonnibel. [Obs.] Spenser.
BONIFACE Bon"i*face, n. Etym: [From the sleek, jolly landlord in Farquhar's comedy of "The Beaux' Stratagem.">[
Defn: An innkeeper.
BONIFORM
Bon"i*form, a. Etym: [L. bonus good + -form.]
Defn: Sensitive or responsive to moral excellence. Dr. H. More.
BONIFY
Bon"i*fy, v. t. Etym: [L. bonus good + -fy: cf. F. bonifier.]