n. [ Cf. OF. encombrance. Cf. Incumbrance. ] 1. That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Same as Incumbrance.
Syn. -- Burden; clog; impediment; check; hindrance. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Law) Same as Incumbrancer. [ 1913 Webster ]