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bow·den \ˈbōdən\ intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: earlier Scots boldin, from Middle English (Scots) boldnen, alteration of Middle English bolnen, modification of Old Norse bolgna; akin to Old English & Old High German belgan to be angry, Old Norse bolginn swollen, belgja to cause to swell, Old English belg, bælg bag, skin — more at belly Scotland : swell; specifically : bloat |