bountied

adjective

boun·​tied ˈbau̇n-tēd How to pronounce bountied (audio)
1
: having the benefit of a bounty
2
: rewarded or rewardable by a bounty

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bountied was in 1757

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“Bountied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bountied. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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