Meaning of the word bourn in English

What does bourn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bourn

US /bʊrn/
UK /bɔːn/

Noun

1.

a small stream or brook

Example:
The children played by the clear mountain bourn.
A tiny bourn trickled through the meadow.
2.

a limit or boundary

Example:
The ancient stone marked the bourn between the two kingdoms.
From this bourn, no traveler returns.