encumbrous en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English acombrous, encomberous, encombrous, encomerous, encoumberouse, encoumbrous, encumbrous, from Old French encombros. By surface analysis, encumber + ous.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or causing an encumbrance; cumbersome; troublesome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more encumbrous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most encumbrous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |