above boundenadj.n.

1550 in G. Wickham Early Eng. Stages (1963) II. i. iv. 103 Yf the above bounden John Nethe, Robert Southyn etc...do not at herafter play eny interlude or comen play.

?1575 J. Hooker Orders Enacted for Orphans f. 41^v The condition of this Recognisance is such, that if they abooue bounden Geffrey Thomas and Anthony Thomas or any one of them or any other person or persons for them or for any of them, doo pay, deliuer or cause to be paid and deliuered into the Court aforesaid [etc.]

1619 Proclam. James I. Ale-houses 19 Jan. The Condition of this Recognizance is such, that whereas the aboue bounden is admitted and allowed by the said Iustices to keepe a Common Ale-house, and Victualling-house, vntill the first of April next ensuing the date hereof, and no longer.

1678 J. Vernon Compl. Compting-house 163 If the above-bounden J. A. and A. B. their Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, or either of them, do well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, unto the within-named J. J. his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, the just and full sum of five and twenty pounds of lawful Mony of England..then this Obligation to be void.

1755 N. Magens Ess. Insurances II. 393 Whereas the abovenamed CD hath advanced and lent unto the abovebounden A & B the sum of £500, etc.

1809 R. Langford Introd. Trade 106 The above bounden Thomas Abbot.

1893 Times 14 Feb. 13/2 If the above bounden Thomas Moy shall honestly, diligently, and faithfully perform and discharge the duties of his office..then the above written bond shall be void.

1990 Toronto Star (Nexis) 21 Oct. 5 If the above bounden obligors..do and shall save harmless and keep indemnified the said ABC Bank..from and against all claims and demands of any person or persons.