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encumber

en.cum.ber \in-'k*m-b*r\ \-b(*-)rin\ vt or en.cum.ber.ing [ME encombren, 
   fr. MF encombrer, fr. OF, fr. en- + (assumed)]OF combre abatis 1: to weigh 
   down : BURDEN, OVERBURDEN  2: to impede or hamper the function or activity 
   of : HINDER  3: to burden with debts, mortgages, or other legal claims {~ 
   an es tate}