homebound
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1home·bound

adjective \ˈhōm-ˌband\

Definition of HOMEBOUND

: going homeward : bound for home <homebound travelers>

Origin of HOMEBOUND

home + 1bound
First Known Use: 1598

2homebound

adjective

Definition of HOMEBOUND

: confined to the home

Origin of HOMEBOUND

home + 5bound
First Known Use: 1882

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