fardel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle)

WordNet

Far"del noun
Etymology
OF. fardel, F. fardeau; cf. Sp. fardel, fardillo, fardo, LL. fardellus; prob. fr. Ar. fard one of the two parts of an object divisible into two, hence, one of the two parts of a camel's load. Cf. Furl.
Definitions
  1. A bundle or little pack; hence, a burden. Obs. Shak.
    A fardel of never-ending misery and suspense. Marryat.
Far"del transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To make up in fardels. Obs. Fuller.

Webster 1913