1532–3 xii This Realm of England is an Empire..governed by one supreme Head and King..unto whom a Body politick..been bounden and owen to bear a natural and humble Obedience.
1541–2 Act 33 Hen. VIII in R. Bolton (1621) 211 To give money in almes, in as large a maner and forme as they are bownden or owen to doe.
1642 J. Spelman 9 The King the supreame head..unto whom a body politique..been bounden and owen next to God.