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Meaning Of Hamper
n.
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing
and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an
oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
v. t.
To put in a hamper.
v. t.
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to
inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to
encumber.
n.
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
n.
Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at
certain times.