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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

fardel
    n 1: a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle)

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fardel \Far"del\, 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.
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         A fardel of never-ending misery and suspense.
                                                  --Marryat.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fardel \Far"del\, v. t.
   To make up in fardels. [Obs.] --Fuller.
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