bounden Meaning, Definition & Usage

Bound"en past participle & adjective

Etymology

Old. p. p. of bind.

Definitions

1. Bound; fastened by bonds. Obs.
2. Under obligation; bound by some favor rendered; obliged; beholden.

   This holy word, that teacheth us truly our bounden duty toward our Lord God in every point. Ridley.

3. Made obligatory; imposed as a duty; binding.

   I am much bounden to your majesty. Shak.