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Bourn vs Boun - What's the difference?

bourn | boun |

As nouns the difference between bourn and boun

is that bourn is a small stream or brook or bourn can be destination while boun is bean (vegetable).

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
  • See also

    * bourne

    Anagrams

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    boun

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Ready, prepared.
  • Derived terms

    * bound

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make or get ready; prepare.
  • (Sir Walter Scott)
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