bounden

adjective

bound·​en ˈbau̇n-dən 

1

archaic : being under obligation : beholden

2

: made obligatory : binding

our bounden duty

Synonyms

• beholden
• indebted
• obligated
• obliged

Examples of bounden in a Sentence

a rugged individualist who refused to be bounden to any man

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bounden

adjective

bound·​en ˈbau̇n-dən 

1

archaic : indebted

2

: required as if by law : necessary

our bounden duty