Толковый словарь английского языка - hamper

I. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1. to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles ; impede, to interfere with the operation of ; disrupt, 2. curb, restrain, to interfere with ; encumber, Synonyms: see: ~ II. noun Etymology: Middle English ~, hanaper, literally, case to hold goblets, from Anglo-French hanaper, from hanap goblet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English hnæpp bowl Date: 14th century a large basket usually with a cover for packing, storing, or transporting articles (as food or laundry)