noun. See encumbrance, encumbrancer.

noun. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.

noun. A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.

noun. A burden; a thing that must be carried.

noun. an interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.

noun. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

noun. an onerous or difficult concern

noun. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

"But where? without going to the Western Country, I am unable, as yet to decide; as the best, if not all the Land I have on the East side of the Aleghanies are under Leases, or some kind of incumbrance or another."

charge  

alas!  circumscriptions  cowhand  devourer  encumbrance  

check  clog  hindrance  impediment