egg-bound

English

adj
Definitions
  • (of a hen) Unable to pass an egg that has formed.
  • (UK) Constipated.

Etymology

Compound from English egg (incite, encourage) + English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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