Bounds, subs. (general).—The limit or the boundaries beyond which it is not permissible to go.
On bounds (Stonyhurst).—A punishment to which a boy who has been flagrantly “out of bounds” (the term as in other Public Schools) is subjected. He is confined during ordinary recreations to a very limited portion of the playground. Such a boy is said to be “put ON BOUNDS.”
Bowing-round Sunday, subs. phr. (Christ’s Hospital).—See Public-supping.
1854. “Our Rebellion” [The Blue (1871) July]. Next day was BOWING-ROUND SUNDAY. “Hand down, don’t bow,” was the signal that passed down our ranks as we stood in the Hall Cloisters, and many were the black looks, but few the nods of reverence, our Treasurer and his two attendant governors got that morning.
Bowl, verb. 1. (general).—To master; to succeed: as in a paper, a lesson, an examination, &c.; to overcome: as a difficulty, an examiner, &c. See Floor and Throw.
1891. Harry Fludyer at Cambridge, 55. My Coach says he thinks I shall BOWL over the Examiners next term in the General.
2. (Winchester).—To “pluck” or “plough” up to books; TO CROPPLE (q.v.).
Box, verb. 1. (Westminster).—To take possession of; “to bag.”
2. (Stonyhurst).—To strike a ball with the closed hand when in the air. See Stonyhurst-football.
3. (Charterhouse).—Of books: if a member of a House Library Committee finds a library book lying about, he calls out the name of the book three times at the top of his voice, and adds, “BOXED!” The boy who has taken out the book thus BOXED is fined sixpence, saving the fine if he shouts “Mine!” before the word of confiscation is uttered.