bourn

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Noun bourn has 2 senses

bourn, bourne - an archaic term for a boundary
--₁ is a kind of boundary, bound, bounds
bourn, bourne - an archaic term for a goal or destination
--₂ is a kind of goal, end

Definitions from the Web

Bourn

Noun

Definition: A small stream or brook.

Sample Sentence: We picnicked by the clear bourn, listening to the soothing sound of water trickling over the rocks.

Noun

Definition: A destination or goal.

Sample Sentence: The young artist's bourn was to paint a masterpiece that would leave a lasting impact on the world.

Noun

Definition: A boundary or limit.

Sample Sentence: The bourn of his patience was reached when the customer became rude and disrespectful.

Adjective

Definition: Popular; well-liked.

Sample Sentence: The latest fashion trend became instantly bourn among the youth.

Adjective

Definition: Local; restricted to a specific region.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant serves bourn dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.