I . n.
1.
Burden, weight.
2.
Lading, cargo, freight.
3.
Encumbrance, pressure, clog, incubus, drag weight, dead weight, oppression.
4.
Charge ( of a fire-arm ).
5.
Weight, violence ( of blows ).
II . v. a.
1.
Freight, lade, put or lay a ~ upon.
2.
Encumber, oppress, burden, weigh down, cumber.
3.
Charge ( as a gun ).
4.
Adulterate.