top-ham·per
| \ ˈtäp-ˈham-pər
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Definition of top-hamper
1
: matter or weight (such as spars or rigging) in the upper part of a ship
2
: unnecessary cumbersome matter
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“Top-hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-hamper. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of top-hamper was in 1791
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