redound

redound Definition

re·dound (ri do̵und′)

intransitive verb

to have a result or effect (to the credit or discredit, etc. of someone or something)
to come back; react; recoil (upon): said of honor or disgrace
Obsolete to surge up or overflow

Etymology: ME redounden < MFr redonder < L redundare, to overflow < re(d)-, intens. + undare, to surge, swell < unda, a wave: see water

redound Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

vnto: I will my Lord, and doubt not so to deale, As all things shall redound vnto your good King.

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