top-hamper

noun

top-ham·​per ˈtäp-ˈham-pər How to pronounce top-hamper (audio)
1
: matter or weight (such as spars or rigging) in the upper part of a ship
2
: unnecessary cumbersome matter

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-hamper was in 1756

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Cite this Entry

“Top-hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-hamper. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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