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bourden

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Middle English

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Etymology 1

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Borrowed from Old French bourder, from bourde (blunder).

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbuːrdən/, /ˈboːrdən/

Verb

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bourden

  1. To jape; to make fun of or practice humour.
  2. (rare) To entertain or amuse oneself.
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Descendants
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  • English: bourd (obsolete)
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Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Old French behorder.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbuːrdən/, /ˈboːrdən/

Verb

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bourden

  1. To engage in jousts or spar; to conflict.
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Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • English: burt (obsolete)
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