Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From Old English hunden, equivalent to hound +‎ -en (pertaining to).

Adjective

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hounden

  1. Of or relating to hounds or dogs; canine

Etymology 2

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From hound +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Verb

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hounden (third-person singular simple present houndeth, present participle houndende, houndynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle hounded)

  1. To copulate with (a bitch)
Usage notes
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  • Used with on.

Etymology 3

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From hound +‎ -en (plural suffix).

Noun

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hounden

  1. plural of hound