Obs. Also boyn-. [a. OF. buisnart, buinard silly fellow.] A fool, simpleton; rogue, scoundrel.

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a. 1300.  Siriz 288 (Mätz.). Be stille, boinard.

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1399.  Langl., Rich. Redeless, I. 110. Than wolde oþer boynardis · haue ben abasshyd. Ibid., II. 264. Þe blerneyed boynard · þat his bagg stall.

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