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

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