Emily Dickinson Lexicon

BOUND, n. [Norm. bonne, boune, a bound; bond, limited; bundes, limits; from bind, bond, that which binds; or from French bondir, to spring, and denoting the utmost extent.]

1. A limit; the line which comprehends the whole of any given object or space. It differs from boundary. See the latter. Bound is applied to kingdoms, states, cities, towns, tracts of land, and to territorial jurisdiction.
2. A limit by which any excursion is restrained; the limit of indulgence or desire; as, the love of money knows no bounds.
3. A leap; a spring; a jump; a rebound; [Fr. bondir, to spring.]
4. In dancing, a spring from one foot to the other.