barkbound

English

adj
Definitions
  • Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or close.

Etymology

Compound from English bark (dog noise, surface of tree, covering of tree, make the noise) + English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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