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 >