fardel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fardel
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Old Provençal, equivalent to fard(a) “bundle” (ultimately derived from Arabic fardah “load”) + -el, from Latin -ellus; -elle
Vocabulary lists containing fardel
Example Sentences
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Well-a-day! securely I can carry a fardel without tarnishing my spurs?
From In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)
I ask, for Day, the use which is the Wife’s: To bear, apart from thy delight and thee, The fardel coarse of customary life’s Exceeding injucundity.
From The Unknown Eros by Patmore, Coventry Kersey Dighton
What a satire was in this their so contemptible a fardel, who would lightly toss away another man's dear life!
From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Wallis, Arthur F.
I'm sore bestead, Priscilla—I have a quarrel with Myles Standish, and 't is as big a fardel as my shoulders will bear.
From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)
It was selfish of me to link you with so much wretchedness, and join you with me in bearing the fardel of never-ending anxiety and suspense.”
From The Phantom Ship by Marryat, Frederick
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