† enˈcumbry Obs. rare—1.
In 6 incombrye.
[f. encumber v. + -y.]
= encumbrance.
| 1546 Gardiner Decl. Artic. Joye 82 b, To make the husband amendes for that encombrye, ye teach men..that they may haue as lawfully two wyues at ones, as one. |
† enˈcumbry Obs. rare—1.
In 6 incombrye.
[f. encumber v. + -y.]
= encumbrance.
| 1546 Gardiner Decl. Artic. Joye 82 b, To make the husband amendes for that encombrye, ye teach men..that they may haue as lawfully two wyues at ones, as one. |
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