bounder

see definition of bounder

nounreprehensible person

Word Origin & History

1560s, "one who sets bounds," agent noun from bound (v.1); British English slang meaning "person of objectionable social behavior, would-be stylish person," is from 1882, perhaps from bound (v.2) on notion of one trying to "bound" into high society, but earliest usage suggests one outside the "bounds" of acceptable socializing, which would connect it with the noun.

Example Sentences for bounder

Not a blessed wagon or a thing to carry my luggage did the bounder have.

He was a bounder always, but I thought he was an honest bounder.'

But such was his disguise that Bounder was necessitated to rub his eyes.

But, you must know, Bounder, that I have no fault to find with you.

In matters of etiquette, within his province, Bounder was precise.

None the less, he was a bounder, a rank outsider tolerated only for his money.

Matthews had forgotten, too, what an imposing individual the bounder really was.

"Chum, you bounder," I shout, as he is about to wade through the herbaceous border.

Thomas, the bounder, had a small heavy ball which he managed to sink in nine.

And we all know how repulsive a "bounder" is in any circle of society.

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noun reprehensible person

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