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cumber

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verb cum·ber \ˈkəm-bər\

Definition of cumber

cumbered

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cumbering

play \ˈkəm-b(ə-)riŋ\
  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 archaic :  trouble, harass

  3. 2a :  to hinder or encumber by being in the way cumbered with heavy clothingb :  to clutter up rocks cumbering the yard

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Origin and Etymology of cumber

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

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cumber

noun cum·ber

Definition of cumber

  1. :  something that cumbers; especially :  hindrance

First Known Use of cumber

14th century

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