overburden
[ verb oh-ver-bur-dn; noun oh-ver-bur-dn ]
/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈbɜr dn; noun ˈoʊ vərˌbɜr dn /
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verb (used with object)
to load with too great a burden; overload: He was overburdened with cares.
noun
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for overburden
overburden
verb (ˌəʊvəˈbɜːdən)
(tr) to load with excessive weight, work, etc
noun (ˈəʊvəˌbɜːdən)
an excessive burden or load
geology the sedimentary rock material that covers coal seams, mineral veins, etc
Derived forms of overburden
overburdensome, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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