1. plural of bourne: small streams or brooks
Usage: chiefly British
2. plural of bourne: goals, destinations, or limits
Usage: literary; archaic

Examples

• The chalk downs were crossed by several clear bournes.
• Small bournes flowed through the English countryside.
• The hikers followed the bournes down to the valley.
• Ancient bournes marked the boundaries of the estate.
• These bournes have run dry during the summer months.
• The map showed various bournes feeding into the main river.