Hamper
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William Hupy
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Hamper
A noun and a verb. Both seem to have German origin, but came to English by different routes. The noun by a foray into French. Both connote confining. There is a nautical usage, things important for sailing but at times in the way.
William A. Hupy
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Re: Hamper
It looks like this one's a two-fer. Hamper - hold back, and Hamper - basket, have different roots.
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