Main Entry: ¹bound

Pronunciation: \ˈbau̇nd\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English boun, from Old Norse būinn, past participle of būa to dwell, prepare; akin to Old High German būan to dwell — more at bower

Date: 13th century

1 archaic : ready
2 : intending to go : going <bound for home> <college-bound>