boun
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of boun
Middle English; bound 4
Example Sentences
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Len Unger finds the boun a boon for he is an excellent ele phant rider.
From Time Magazine Archive
When they were dressed in their cloaths, And ready for to boun, The doors and windows was all secured, The roof-tree burning down.
From Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series by Sidgwick, Frank
"Well, when Doed saw him, he was a bit flaid, but t' lad looked at him friendly-like and says: "'Now then, Doed, wheer ista boun'?'
From More Tales of the Ridings by Moorman, Frederic William
By Geehosophat, thur’s boun to be, sartint as sun-up!”
From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Reid, Mayne
I thort for a spell, I wur boun to go under.
From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Reid, Mayne
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