Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɑnd/(American English) /ˈbɒnd/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a peasant farmer, from Middle English bonde. A famous bearer is the fictional spy James Bond, created by Ian Flemming in 1953.

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Entry updated December 1, 2024