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Definition: incumber
Encumber
\En*cum"ber\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Encumbered; p. pr.
& vb. n.
Encumbering.] [F. encombrer; pref. en- (L. in) +
OF. combrer to hinder. See
Cumber, and cf.
Incumber.]
[Written also
incumber.]
1. To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to
retard with something superfluous; to weigh down; to
obstruct or embarrass; as, his movements were encumbered
by his mantle; his mind is encumbered with useless
learning.
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Not encumbered with any notable inconvenience.
--Hooker.
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2. To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to encumber
an estate with mortgages.
Syn: To load; clog; oppress; overload; embarrass; perplex;
hinder; retard; obstruct; check; block.
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