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Definition of 'bourn'

English

Etymology 1

Doublet of .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small stream or brook.
  • * Spenser
  • My little boat can safely pass this perilous bourn .

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) borne.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • destination
  • limit
  • Quotations

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    See also

    * bourne

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