Bound or constrained by the brow; limited or restricted by one's appearance or expression (archaic or poetic usage).
Compound of 'brow' and 'bound,' likely a rare or poetic formation from early modern English combining the forehead region with the concept of being tied or limited.
This is a fascinating archaic word that suggests people once thought your facial features literally bound or trapped you—a reflection of how deeply appearance was believed to determine destiny and character.
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