Cumber definition
Anything that cumbers.
noun
To hinder by obstruction or interference; hamper.
verb
(obs.) To perplex or distress.
verb
To burden in a troublesome way.
verb
To weigh down; burden.
Was cumbered with many duties.
verb
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To hamper or hinder, as by being in the way.
Was cumbered with a long poncho.
verb
To litter; clutter up.
Weeds cumbered the garden paths.
verb
(archaic) To bother; distress.
verb
A hindrance; an encumbrance.
noun
(dated) To slow down, to hinder, to burden.
verb
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Origin of cumber
- Middle English combren to annoy from Old French combrer from combre hindrance from Vulgar Latin comboros of Celtic origin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From the Middle English combren.
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