overlade

English

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To load with too great a cargo or other burden; overburden; overload.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overladen prefix from English lade.

Origin

English

lade

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

lade English
lademan English
lader English
ladest English
ladeth English
ladle English
relade English
unlade English
laden German
überladen German
laden Dutch, Flemish
over Dutch, Flemish
overladen Dutch, Flemish
laden Middle English
overladen Middle English