BOUNDEN

bounden

(adjective) morally obligatory; “my bounden duty”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

bounden (comparative more bounden, superlative most bounden)

(dated) Now chiefly in the term bounden duty: made obligatory; binding.

(obsolete) Bound.

Verb

bounden

(transitive, archaic, rare) past participle of bind.

Synonyms: bound, ybounden (obsolete)

Antonym: unbounden (archaic, rare)

(intransitive, archaic, specifically) To be obliged; to be under a duty or obligation (to do something).

Anagrams

• unboned

Source: Wiktionary

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Bound"en, p.p & a. Etym: [Old. p. p. of bind.]

1. Bound; fastened by bonds. [Obs.]

2. Under obligation; bound by some favor rendered; obliged; beholden. This holy word, that teacheth us truly our bounden duty toward our Lord God in every point. Ridley.

3. Made obligatory; imposed as a duty; binding. I am much bounden to your majesty. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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