heavy-laden
American
[hev-ee-leyd-n]
/ ˈhɛv iˈleɪd n /
adjective
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carrying a heavy load; heavily laden.
a heavy-laden cart.
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very tired or troubled; burdened.
heavy-laden with care.
Etymology
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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