Bind

u. (past and past part. bound) I tie or fasten tightly. 2 restrain forcibly. 3 (cause to) cohere. 4 compel; impose a duty on. 5 a edge with braid etc. b fasten ,(the pages of a book) in a cover. 6 constipate. 7 ratify (a bargain, agreement, etc.). 8 (often foil. by up) bandage. n. colloq. nuisance; restriction. o bind over Law order (a person) to do something, esp. keep the peace. [Old English]