Main Entry:

¹cum·ber

Pronunciation:

\ˈkəm-bər\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

cum·bered; cum·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English combren, short for acombren, from Anglo-French acumbrer, encumbrer — more at encumber

Date:

14th century

1archaic : trouble, harass2 a: to hinder or encumber by being in the way <cumbered with heavy clothing> b: to clutter up <rocks cumbering the yard>