Defn: Encumbrance. [Obs.]
COMBER
Com"ber, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The cabrilla. Also, a name applied to a species of wrasse.
[Prov. Eng.]
COMBINABLE
Com*bin"a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. combinable.]
Defn: Capable of combinding; consistent with. [R.] M. Arnold.
— Com*bin"a*ble*ness, n.
COMBINATE
Com"bi*nate, a. Etym: [LL. combinatus, p. p.]
Defn: United; joined; betrothed. [R.]
COMBINATION
Com`bi*na"tion, n. Etym: [LL. combinatio. See Combine.]
1. The act or process of combining or uniting persons and things. Making new compounds by new combinations. Boyle. A solemn combination shall be made Of our dear souls. Shak.
2. The result of combining or uniting; union of persons or things; esp. a union or alliance of persons or states to effect some purpose; — usually in a bad sense. A combination of the most powerful men in Rome who had conspired my ruin. Melmoth.