—v. (past and past part. Bound) 1 tie or fasten tightly.

- restrain forcibly.

- (cause to) cohere.

- compel; impose a duty on.

- a edge with braid etc. B fasten (the pages of a book) in a cover.

- constipate.

- ratify (a bargain, agreement, etc.).

- (often foll. By up) bandage. —n. Colloq. Nuisance; restriction. bind over law order (a person) to do something, esp. Keep the peace. [old english]