En*cum"brance (?), n. [Cf. OF.
encombrance. Cf. Incumbrance.] 1.
That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders
it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See
Incumbrance.
2. (Law) Same as
Incumbrance.
Syn. -- Burden; clog; impediment; check; hindrance.