First Known Use: 14th century
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1cumber
verb cum·ber \ˈkəm-bər\
cum·beredcum·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of CUMBER
transitive verb
2
a : to hinder or encumber by being in the way <cumbered with heavy clothing> b : to clutter up <rocks cumbering the yard>
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Origin of CUMBER
Middle English combren, short for acombren, from Anglo-French acumbrer, encumbrer — more at encumber
2cumber
noun
Definition of CUMBER
First Known Use of CUMBER
14th century
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