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BOUNDEN
bounden
(adjective) morally obligatory; “my bounden duty”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
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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