Encumber |
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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Encumber |
To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to encumber an estate with mortgages. |
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