BOUND


Meaning of BOUND in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' bau ̇ nd

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English boun, from Old Norse b ū inn, past participle of b ū a to dwell, prepare; akin to Old High German b ū an to dwell ― more at BOWER

Date: 13th century

1 archaic : READY

2 : intending to go : GOING < bound for home> <college- bound >

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