Definition of: redound

(ri·dound′) v.i.
1. To have an effect, as by reaction, to the credit, discredit, advantage, etc., of the original agent; return; react; accrue.
2. Obs. To surge or flow back.
3. Obs. To overflow.
—noun A return by way of consequence; result; requital. [<F redonder <L redundare overflow <red- back + undare surge <unda wave]