01 v. t. 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…
imp. & p. p.
Encumbered; p. pr. & vb. n.
Encumbering
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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.“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.