An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To enclose within bounds; to restrict.

Etymology (EN): M.E., from M.Fr. confins, confines, from L. confinis “boundary, border,” from con-, → com- “with” + finis “end.”

Etymology (PE): Parbastan, parbast kardan, literally “close around,” from par- “around,” → circum-, + bast, bastan “to close,” → closed.