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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈtʃɛ.sto/
"Getta i vestiti sporchi nel cesto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large basket with a lid, used for laundry or food.
"He tossed his dirty clothes into the wicker hamper."
- 1
To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something.
"Heavy traffic will hamper the morning commute."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, originating from Old French 'hanaperium' meaning a case for a goblet, ultimately from 'hanap' meaning a goblet or drinking vessel. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a large vessel or box for storing chalices to a large basket used for carrying various items, and separately developed a verbal sense of obstruction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hamper" is said worldwide
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panier
Transliteration: /pa.nje/
"Mettez le linge sale dans le panier."
Korb
Transliteration: /kɔʁp/
"Der Korb ist voller schmutziger Wäsche."
cesto
Transliteration: /ˈtʃɛ.sto/
"Getta i vestiti sporchi nel cesto."
cestacho
Transliteration: /sesˈta.xo/
"La ropa sucia está en el cesto."
cesto
Transliteration: /ˈsɛs.tu/
"Coloque a roupa sucia no cesto."
टोकरी
Transliteration: tokrī
"गंदे कपड़े टोकरी में डाल दें।"
篮子
Transliteration: lánzi
"把脏衣服放进篮子里。"
바구니
Transliteration: baguni
"더러운 옷을 바구니에 넣으세요."
籠
Transliteration: kago
"汚れた服を籠に入れてください。"
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