noun.
the condition of goods in a bonded warehouse until duty is paid
noun.
Plural form of bond.
verb.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bond.
Word Usage
"V. iv.27 (280,3) If you will take this audit, take this life,/And cancel those cold bonds] This equivocal use of _bonds_ is another instance of our author's infelicity in pathetic speeches."