·vt To put in a hamper.
II. Hamper ·noun A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
III. Hamper ·noun Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
IV. Hamper ·noun A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
V. Hamper ·vt To put a hamper or fetter on; to Shackle; to Insnare; to Inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to Embarrass; to Encumber.