founder (v.) Old form(s): founderd, fowndred
make lame, cause to break down
2H4 IV.iii.35[Falstaff to Prince John] I have foundered ninescore and odd posts
Tem IV.i.30[Ferdinand to Prospero] I shall think ... Phoebus' steeds are foundered [i.e. the day will never end]
TNK V.ii.50[Gaoler's Daughter to Gaoler, of her horse's ability to dance] that will founder the best hobby-horse
x

Jump directly to