Winter-bound

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Hampered, curtailed, or trapped by winter weather.

    "If the Skaldi are overly fond of wagering, bickering and drinking among themselves, I learned why: When the men are winter-bound in the confines of the great hall, there is naught else to be done."

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"If the Skaldi are overly fond of wagering, bickering and drinking among themselves, I learned why: When the men are winter-bound in the confines of the great hall, there is naught else to be done."

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