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What does the Anglo-Saxon root bind mean?

The Anglo-Saxon root bind means to tie or fasten.

It's a very common root, appearing in many English words, often with slight variations in spelling. Here are some examples:

* Bind: The verb itself, meaning to tie or fasten together.

* Bound: The past participle of "bind."

* Binding: The noun form, referring to something that binds or ties together.

* Unbound: The opposite of bound, meaning free or not tied together.

* Abound: To be plentiful or abundant.

* Bond: A connection or link between two things.

* Bindweed: A type of climbing plant that twines around other plants.

* Bandage: A strip of cloth used to bind a wound.

You can see how the meaning of "tie or fasten" is present in all these words, even if it's not always the primary meaning.

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