Gadit

burden

Definitions (2)
1nounA heavy load that someone carries, either physically or emotionally.
Carrying the heavy boxes up the stairs was a real burden.
She felt the burden of responsibility on her shoulders.
The financial burden of the loan was overwhelming.
2verbTo load heavily or to weigh down.
The donkey was burdened with heavy sacks.
He didn't want to burden his friends with his problems.
The ship was burdened with cargo.
Idioms & expressions
beast of burden, An animal, such as a donkey or mule, used for carrying loads.
shoulder the burden, To take on a heavy responsibility or difficult task.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
byrthen
Originally meant
a load or weight
Background
The word 'burden' comes from the Old English 'byrthen', meaning a load or weight. It has been used in English since before the 12th century to describe both physical loads and metaphorical ones, like responsibilities or worries.
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