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   { Aston , Astone , } v. t. [imp. & p. p. Astoned, Astond, or Astound.] [See Astonish.] To stun; to astonish; to stupefy. [Obs.]
   Chaucer.
   
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   Astound , a. [OE. astouned, astound, astoned, p. p. of astone. See Astone.] Stunned; astounded; astonished. [Archaic]
   Spenser.
   
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   Thus Ellen, dizzy and astound.
   As sudden ruin yawned around.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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   Astound, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Astounded, [Obs.] Astound; p. pr. & vb. n. Astounding.] [See Astound, a.]
   To stun; to stupefy.
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   No puissant stroke his senses once astound.
   Fairfax.
   
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   To astonish; to strike with amazement; to confound with wonder, surprise, or fear.
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   These thoughts may startle well, but not astound
   The virtuous mind.
   Milton.
   
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