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homeward bound [¦hōm·wərd ′bau̇nd] (navigation) Of a vessel or person, headed for the home port or country. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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muttered Ahab; then aloud, Thou art a full ship and homeward bound, thou sayest; well, then, call me an empty ship, and outward-bound. 1837; (Italy) 1838; The American Democrat, 1838; Homeward Bound, 1838; The Chronicles of Cooperstown, 1838; Home as Found (Eve Effingham), You see I was afraid she might be homeward bound, and I had no mind to turn back from the portals of the East. |
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