bourne
word
Definition
A 'bourne' is an old or literary word meaning a boundary, limit, or the end of a journey. It is sometimes used poetically or in place names.
Usage & Nuances
'Bourne' is rarely used in everyday English; it’s mostly found in poetry, literature, or old texts. The phrase 'from whose bourne no traveler returns' (from Shakespeare) is famous. Occasionally appears in UK place names (e.g., Bournemouth). Not related to 'born' (to be given birth).
Example Sentences
A bourne can separate countries or regions.
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He spoke of death as the undiscovered bourne.
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You might notice 'bourne' in English place names like Bournemouth.
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Shakespeare wrote about the 'bourne from which no traveler returns'.
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The river marks the bourne of their land.
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They reached the final bourne of their journey.
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