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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Incummer, Incombre, v. [e.m.E. incumber (1514), late ME. incombre (14–15th c.), var. of Encum(b)er v.] tr. To encumber; fig. to complicate. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 739 (T).
Ȝour viteous divisiounes. . Incummerit [H. Incombred] with so mony coyd infusiounes [H. tryed confusions]
