boughten

adjective

bought·en ˈbȯ-tᵊn

chiefly dialectal

: bought

She had not dreamed that a boughten dress—any dress—could be so beautiful.—

Marian Castle

Word History

Etymology

bought + -en (as in forgotten)

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of boughten was in 1738

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“Boughten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boughten. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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