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† aˈfounder, v. Obs. [a. OFr. afondre-r, var. of effondrer to hollow out, undermine, swallow up. Cf. Pr. esfondrar and esfondar, L. ex out and fundus bottom: see founder.] To disable, lame.
1366Mandeville 69 His Hors shalle not ben afoundred. c1400Beryn Prol. 631 Ffor aftir his hete he cauȝte a cold, þurh þe nyȝtis eyre That he was nere a-found[r]it. |