Associations to the word «Cumber»

Wiktionary

CUMBER, verb. (transitive) (dated) To slow down, to hinder, to burden.
CUMBER GROUND, noun. Alternative spelling of cumberground

Dictionary definition

CUMBER, verb. Hold back.

Wise words

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