bourne

/bɔːrn/
noun
  1. A small stream or brook (alternative spelling of bourn).
    • The bourne behind the cottage was full of fish.
    • The sound of the bourne was soothing at night.
    • We crossed the bourne on a wooden bridge.
  2. A boundary or limit (alternative spelling of bourn).
    • The treaty set a bourne between the two nations.
    • The fence marked the bourne of the property.
    • Beyond that bourne lay unknown lands.
  3. A destination or goal (alternative spelling of bourn).
    • His bourne was to become a doctor.
    • The ship sailed toward its bourne across the ocean.
    • They finally arrived at their bourne after weeks of travel.
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