bourne

noun

ˈbȯrn How to pronounce bourne (audio)
ˈbu̇rn
variants or less commonly bourn

Examples of bourne in a Sentence

still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning

Word History

Etymology

Middle French bourne, from Old French bodne — more at bound entry 6

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bourne was in 1523

Dictionary Entries Near bourne

Cite this Entry

“Bourne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bourne. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bourne

noun
variants also bourn
ˈbōrn,
ˈbȯrn,
ˈbu̇(ə)rn

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