A rare or archaic form meaning generous, noble, or worthy of praise.
Possibly derived from Old French 'bonif' or related to 'bon' (good), though this word is quite obscure and may be obsolete or dialectal.
This word is so rare that even major dictionaries struggle to document it—it's like finding a dinosaur footprint in your backyard because it represents language that may have nearly disappeared entirely.
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