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Hamper

//ˈhæm.pə//

Definitions

nounhampers

1
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
a hamper of wine
2
A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper).
3
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

verbhampers · hampering · hampered

1
To put into a hamper.
Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.
2
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.

Word Origin

From Middle English hamper, contracted from hanaper, hanypere, from Anglo-Norman hanaper, Old French hanapier, hanepier (“case for holding a large goblet or cup”), from hanap (“goblet, drinking cup”),...

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