Astound
Pronunciation : As*tound"
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [OE. astouned, astound, astoned, p. p. of astone. See Astone.]
Definition : Defn: Stunned; astounded; astonished. [Archaic] Spenser. Thus Ellen, dizzy and astound. As sudden ruin yawned around. Sir W. Scott.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : As*tound"
Part of Speech : v. t. [imp. & p. p. Astounded
Etymology : [See Astound, a.]
Definition : 1. To stun; to stupefy. No puissant stroke his senses once astound. Fairfax.
2. To astonish; to strike with amazement; to confound with wonder, surprise, or fear. These thoughts may startle well, but not astound The virtuous mind. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913