ˈbōd ə n intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: earlier Scots boldin, from Middle English (Scots) boldnen, alteration of Middle English bolnen, modification of Old Norse bolgna; akin to Old English & Old High German belgan to be angry, Old Norse bolginn swollen, belgja to cause to swell, Old English belg, bælg bag, skin — more at belly
Scotland : swell ; specifically : bloat