heavy-laden

[ hev-ee-leyd-n ]

/ ˈhɛv iˈleɪd n /

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adjective

carrying a heavy load; heavily laden: a heavy-laden cart.

very tired or troubled; burdened: heavy-laden with care.

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Origin of heavy-laden

First recorded in 1400–50, heavy-laden is from late Middle English hevy ladyn. See heavy, laden

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