Hypertext Webster Gateway: "hamper"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Hamper \Ham"per\, n. [See {Hamper} to shackle.]
1. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes. --W. Browne.
2. (Naut.) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way
at certain times. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
{Top hamper} (Naut.), unnecessary spars and rigging kept
aloft.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Hamper \Ham"per\, n. [Contr. fr. hanaper.]
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Hamper \Ham"per\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hampered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Hampering}.]
To put in a hamper.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Hamper \Ham"per\, v. t. [OE. hamperen, hampren, prob. of the
same origin as E. hamble.]
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to
inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to
embarrass; to encumber. ``Hampered nerves.'' --Blackmore.
A lion hampered in a net. --L'Estrange.
They hamper and entangle our souls. --Tillotson.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
hamper
n 1: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially
something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) [syn:
{shackle}, {bond}, {trammel}, {trammels}]
2: a basket usually with a cover
v 1: prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered
in his efforts by the bad weather" [syn: {halter}, {cramp}]
2: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is
hindering my movements" [syn: {handicap}, {hinder}]
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