Sc. Obs. Also bowden. [var. BOLNE to swell, with d generated between l and n.] intr. To swell.
a. 1510. Douglas, K. Hart, 78. Boldning to ryis the castell to confound. Ibid. (1513), Æneis, I. viii. 73. The fluide boldnit [ed. 1710 boldynnyt], and stormy Orion … cachit ws anon.
1536. Bellenden, Cron. Scot., Excus. Prentar (Jam.). Sum boldin at othir in maist cruel feid.
1597. J. Melvill, Diary (1842), 428. Invy and Malice Did bowden in the breist of craftie men.
