hamper

English

/ˈhæmpɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
  • (uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hamper derived from hanaper derived from Old French hanapier derived from Frankish *hnapp (bowl, cup, basin) derived from Proto-Germanic *hnappaz (bowl, cup, a cup, goblet).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hnappaz

Gloss

bowl, cup, a cup, goblet

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

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Kanji

鉢, 丼

Emoji
🍜

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