incumbrance

Example Sentences

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We have added eighty acres to our land, making one thousand six hundred and thirty-three acres free of incumbrance.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

I assented to the lieutenant’s proposition, and in a few minutes more, the poop was cleared of the incumbrance.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael

The drummer first disengaged himself from the incumbrance of his martial music, then threw his hat fiercely upon the ground, and warily and circumspectly approached his foe.

From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)

Although the house was free of incumbrance, yet there was no money with which to pay taxes, or to pay the household expenses, even if they lived on a more moderate scale.

From The Dorrance Domain by Wells, Carolyn

He is impossible, I know, and often an incumbrance, but he's always appealing and noble, and I love him dearly.”

From Royal Highness by Mann, Thomas