1. A member of a family which has occupied several European thrones, and whose descendants still claim the throne of France.
2. A politician who is behind the age; a ruler or politician who neither forgets nor learns anything; an obstinate conservative.
Bour"bon*ism (&?;), n. The principles of those adhering to the house of Bourbon; obstinate conservatism.
Bour"bon*ist, n. One who adheres to the house of Bourbon; a legitimist.
Bour"bon whis"ky. See under Whisky.
Bourd (&?;), n. [F. bourde fib, lie, OF. borde, bourde, jest, joke.] A jest. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Bourd (&?;), v. i. To jest. [Obs.] Chaucer.