3. Firm; strong; safe.

The brasswork here, how rich it is in beams, And how, besides, it

makes the whole house sound.

Chapman.

4. Free from error; correct; right; honest; true; faithful; orthodox;

-- said of persons; as, a sound lawyer; a sound thinker.

Do not I know you a favorer Of this new seat? Ye are nor sound.

Shak.

5. Founded in truth or right; supported by justice; not to be

overthrown on refuted; not fallacious; as, sound argument or reasoning;

a sound objection; sound doctrine; sound principles.

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me.

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