laden

[ leyd-n ]

/ ˈleɪd n /

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adjective

burdened; loaded down.

verb (used with object)

to lade.

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Origin of laden

First recorded in 1585–95; lade + -en³, -en¹

OTHER WORDS FROM laden

un·lad·en, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for laden

laden

/ (ˈleɪdən) /

verb

a past participle of lade 1

adjective

weighed down with a load; loaded

encumbered; burdened

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