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Definition hamper

Etymology 1

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�), from Old Frankish *hnapp (�cup, bowl, basin�), from Proto-Germanic *hnappaz (�cup, bowl�). Cognate with Old High German hnapf (�cup, bowl, basin�) (German Napf (�bowl�)), Dutch nap (�cup�), Old English hn�pp (�bowl�). More at nap.

Noun

hamper (plural hampers)

1. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
2. (uncommon except in, New England) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

Verb

hamper (third-person singular simple present hampers, present participle hampering, simple past and past participle hampered)

1. (transitive) To put into a hamper.

Etymology 2

From Middle English hamperen, hampren (�to hamper, oppress�), probably of the same origin as English hamble (�to limp�), Scots hamp (�to halt in walking, stutter�), Dutch haperen (�to falter, hesitate�), German hemmen (�to stop, hinder, check�). More at hamble.

Verb

hamper (third-person singular simple present hampers, present participle hampering, simple past and past participle hampered)

1. (transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
2. To impede in motion or progress.

Noun

hamper (plural hampers)

1. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
2. (nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

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