| fardel | (n) a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle) |
| Fardel | n. [ 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. ] A bundle or little pack; hence, a burden. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] A fardel of never-ending misery and suspense. Marryat. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Fardel | v. t. To make up in fardels. [ Obs. ] Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ] |