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boun

Pronunciation: /baʊn/

The English word “boun” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Ready, prepared.

verb

  1. To make or get ready; prepare.

Etymology

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

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