Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…]
The state or condition of being encumbered.
To apply an encumbrance to (property, etc.).
From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.
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