burthen

/ˈbʌrðən/
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Other forms: burthens; burthened; burthening

Definitions of burthen
  1. verb
    weight down with a load
    synonyms: burden, weight, weight down
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    types:
    overburden
    load with excessive weight
    plumb
    weight with lead
    saddle
    load or burden; encumber
    type of:
    charge
    fill or load to capacity
  2. noun
    a variant of `burden'
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    type of:
    burden, load, loading
    weight to be borne or conveyed
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