v. Obs. rare. Also 4 to-bone. [ME., f. TO-2 + *bun-en (perh. related to ME. bunsen BOUNCE v.).] trans. To beat severely, thrash, thump; to pelt.
a. 1250. Owl & Night., 1166 (Cott. MS.). Heruore hit is þat me þe shuneþ An þe totorueþ & tobuneþ Mid staue & stoone & turf & clute.
c. 1315. Shoreham, ii. 85. For so to-bete and so to-boned, Hyȝt was wel reweleche and drery.
