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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Load \Load\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Loaded}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Loading}. Loaden is obsolete, and laden belongs to lade.]
1. To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a
cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a
lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as
to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon.
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I strive all in vain to load the cart. --Gascoigne.
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I have loaden me with many spoils. --Shak.
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Those honors deep and broad, wherewith
Your majesty loads our house. --Shak.
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2. To adulterate or drug; as, to load wine. [Cant]
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3. To magnetize. [Obs.] --Prior.
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{Loaded dice}, dice with one side made heavier than the
others, so that the number on the opposite side will come
up oftenest.
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