n.
1 a large basket usu. with a hinged lid and containing food (picnic hamper).
2 Brit. a selection of food, drink, etc., for an occasion.
Etymology: ME f. obs. hanaper, AF f. OF hanapier case for a goblet f. hanap goblet
2.
v. & n.
—v.tr.
1 prevent the free movement or activity of.
2 impede, hinder.
—n. Naut. necessary but cumbersome equipment on a ship.
Etymology: ME: orig. unkn.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.