Bound, a. [Followed by to or for.] Destined, tending, going, on the way.
Boundary, n. Limit, border, confine, march, bourn, bound, verge, term, termination.
Bounden, a. Obligatory, binding, appointed.
Boundless, a. Unbounded, unlimited, unconfined, undefined, immeasurable, illimitable, infinite.
Bounteous, a. Liberal. See bountiful.
Bountiful, a.
- 1. Liberal, munificent, beneficent, generous, princely, bounteous.
- 2. Abounding, abundant, overflowing, plenteous.
Bounty, n.
- 1. Liberality, munificence, beneficence, generosity.
- 2. Present, gift, benefaction.
- 3. Premium (for encouragement), reward, bonus.
Bouquet, n. [Fr.]
- 1. Nosegay, bunch of flowers, posy.
- 2. Cluster (e. g. of gems), bunch, posy.
- 3. Aroma, delicate odor and flavor.
Bourdon, n.
- 1. Walking-staff, pilgrim’s staff.
- 2. Bagpipe-drone, drone.
- 3. Bass-stop.
Bourgeoisie, n. [Fr.] Middle classes (especially such as depend on trade), tradespeople, townsfolk.
Bourn, n.
- 1. Bound, limit, confine, border. See boundary.