HAMPER


Meaning of HAMPER in English

~ 1

■ noun a basket with a handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, etc. on a picnic.

↘ Brit. a box containing food and drink for a special occasion.

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. hanaper 'case for a goblet', from OFr. hanap 'goblet', of Gmc origin.

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~ 2

■ verb hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

■ noun Nautical necessary but cumbersome equipment on a ship.

Origin

ME: perh. related to Ger. hemmen 'restrain'.

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