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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUN', ppl.adj.² Sc. form of Eng. bound, having started, set off. See also Boun, v. Known to Bnff.², Abd.⁹, Fif.¹⁰, Kcb.⁹ 1937.Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 51:
Hameward bun', A'm thinkin, in mae wyes nor yin!