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bud

Meaning of “bud”

Sense 1: A young shoot or undeveloped growth of a plant. Sense 2: As a verb, to put forth such growth, literally or figuratively.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
11 occurrences11 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 14:9

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Psalms 132:17
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 132:17 · retained source text

There will I make the horne of Dauid to budde: I haue ordained a lampe for mine Anointed.

1611 marginal noteOr, candle.

1611 marginal noteLuc.1.69.

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The young shoot of a plant, containing the rudiments of future leaves or a flower. To put forth shoots; to grow or spring forth.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 319