English Explanatory Dictionary

bounden

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Now chiefly in "bounden duty": made obligatory; binding.
  2. Bound.
verb
  1. past participle of bind.
  2. To be obliged; to be under a duty or obligation (to do something).

Pronunciation

/ˈbaʊnd(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bounden.wav /ˈbaʊndən/

Word forms

bounden more bounden most bounden

Etymology

From bound + -en, the archaic past participle of bind.

Synonyms

bound ybounden

Antonyms

unbounden

Derived words

boundenly
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