Meaning of FARDEL
Pronunciation: | | 'fârdl
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| Definition: | | [n] (archaic) a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle) |
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| See Also: | | burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Far"del\, n. [OF. fardel, F. fardeau; cf. Sp. fardel,
fardillo, fardo, LL. fardellus; prob. fr. Ar. fard one of the
two parts of an object divisible into two, hence, one of the
two parts of a camel's load. Cf. {Furl}.]
A bundle or little pack; hence, a burden. [Obs.] --Shak.
A fardel of never-ending misery and suspense.
--Marryat.
\Far"del\, v. t.
To make up in fardels. [Obs.] --Fuller.
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