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English word origin

Etymology of boun

Inherited from Middle English boun, from Old Norse búinn, past participle of búa (“to prepare”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Ready, prepared.

verb

To make or get ready; prepare.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Inherited from Middle English boun, from Old Norse búinn, past participle of búa (“to prepare”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Root classification mention*bʰuH-ine-pro
  • Inherited-form mentionbounenm
  • Derivation mentionbúinnnon
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