† ˈbondehedeObs.rare. [f.ME.bonde, bond n.2 + -hede, -head.] The condition of a bond or vassal; vassalage; bondage. c1340Cursor M. 5405 (Fairf.) Atte þou vs take in þi bondehede [v.r. thainhede, bundhede], In bondehede [v.r. thainhed, thraldam, þraldome] take our landes alle.