— lader , n.
/layd/ , v. , laded, laden or laded, lading .
v.t.
1. to put (something) on or in, as a burden, load, or cargo; load.
2. to load oppressively; burden (used chiefly in the passive): laden with many responsibilities.
3. to fill or cover abundantly (used chiefly in the passive): trees laden with fruit; a man laden with honors.
4. to lift or throw in or out, as a fluid, with a ladle or other utensil.
v.i.
5. to take on a load.
6. to lade a liquid.
[ bef. 900; ME laden, OE hladan to load, draw up (water); c. D laden, G laden, ON hlatha to load. Cf. LADLE ]