hamper
The origin and history of hamper.
Etymology
From an Anglo-Norman word for a case that held a large cup or goblet, ultimately from a Frankish word for a bowl or cup — the "basket" and "obstruct" senses developed separately over time.
The origin and history of hamper.
From an Anglo-Norman word for a case that held a large cup or goblet, ultimately from a Frankish word for a bowl or cup — the "basket" and "obstruct" senses developed separately over time.