Where does “hamper” come from?
Hamper comes from Middle English hamperen, derived from Middle English hanaper, which derives from Anglo-Norman hanaper, from Old French hanap, ultimately from Frankish hnapp and Proto-Germanic hnappaz.
hamper (English): A large basket, usually with a cover, used for...
Definitions
- A large basket, usually with a cover, used for...
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Words derived from “hamper”