adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. [Probably ultimately from French bon, good, from Latin bonus; see deu-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] bonni·ly adv. bonni·ness n. |
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