bonny

Definition

Alternative spelling of bonnie (“attractive”).

Etymology

From Middle English *boni (attested only rarely as bon, boun), probably from Old French bon, feminine bonne (“good”), from Latin bonus (“good”). See bounty, and compare bonus, boon.

Example Sentences

• "“[…]report speaks you a bonny monk, that would hear the mattin chime ere he quitted his bowl[…]”"
• "“ A good heart will help you to a bonny face, my lad,”"