n. & v.
n. the detachable front part of a gun-carriage, consisting of two wheels, axle, pole, and ammunition-box.
v. 1 tr. attach a limber to (a gun etc.). 2 intr. fasten together the two parts of a gun-carriage.
[ ME limo(u)r, app. rel. to med.L limonarius f. limo -onis shaft ]