A draught animal, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse, or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

plural of beast of burden

The debt of a country or subdivision, when large enough that servicing it has become difficult.

A basket fitted with a strap or straps to allow it to be carried on the back with the carrier's arms free.

plural of burden basket.

The extended workload of a person who works double days.

Alternative form of afterburthen

The supposed responsibility of European people to govern and care for their colonial subjects.

Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding

The state or quality of being burdensome.