bundle
UK[ˈbʌndl]US[ˈbʌndl]
n
a number of things tied or wrapped together
n
a set of things sold or offered together as a group
v
to tie or wrap things together into a bundle
v
to sell or offer several items or services together as a single package
Etymology
the word 'bundle' entered english in the 14th century from middle dutch 'bondel', which itself was a diminutive form of 'bont', meaning a binding or a bunch. this dutch root is firmly connected to the common germanic verb 'binden', meaning 'to bind', which traces back to the proto-germanic bindaną. this proto-germanic term finds its ultimate origin in the proto-indo-european root bhendh-, meaning 'to bind'. thus, the journey from the ancient concept of tying or fastening to the modern english 'bundle'—a collection of items bound together—is direct and logical, preserving the core semantic link of unification through binding.
Analysis
the word 'bundle' is a simplex word of middle english origin. it is not productively formed from separable morphemes in modern english. its core form 'bundel' is derived from middle dutch 'bondel', a diminutive of 'bont' meaning 'bundle' or 'binding', which is related to the verb 'binden' (to bind).
Examples
she carried a bundle of firewood into the house.
the software is often sold as part of a bundle with other applications.
he quickly bundled up his clothes and left the room.