Originally passive. To be bound by oath (see also sworn brother at sworn, adj. 1a, etc.); hence actively, to cause to take an oath; to bind by an…
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| 释义 | the mind > language > speech > agreement > promise > promise, vow, or pledge [verb (intransitive)] > be bound (4) swearc1050 Originally passive. To be bound by oath (see also sworn brother at sworn, adj. 1a, etc.); hence actively, to cause to take an oath; to bind by an… plighta1325 transitive. To engage or pledge (oneself) to a person, or to do something. In later use frequently in passive: to be engaged or bound to someone. surec1425 transitive. In passive. To be bound by a promise or pledge; spec. to be engaged, to be betrothed. Frequently with to. Cf. sure, adj. 8a. Obsolete. to be conjured1583 to be conjured: to be sworn together in a confederacy or conspiracy. Obsolete. |
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