bourn

Definition of bourn

Nouns

an archaic term for a boundary
Synonyms:
bourne
Type of:
bound, boundary, bounds
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
an archaic term for a goal or destination
Synonyms:
bourne
Type of:
end, goal
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Vocabulary Lists for bourn

"Hamlet" vocabulary »(57 words)
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  • accurst
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L2 Vocabulary Acquisition in Children: Effects of Learning Method and Cognate Status »(257 words)
  • Giraffa
  • cognate
  • incongruent
  • experimental condition
  • congruent

to be or not to be »(102 words)
  • fardel
  • bourn
  • quietus
  • bodkin
  • take arms

Common Archaic Words in Shakespeare »(45 words)
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  • anon
  • belike
  • beseech
  • betimes
  • betwixt

Words that contain bourn

bourne
 Melbourne