lade

[leyd]

verb (used with object)

laded, laden, laded, lading. 

1. to put (something) on or in, as a burden, load, or cargo; load.

2. to load oppressively; burden (used chiefly in the passive).

   laden with many responsibilities.

3. to fill or cover abundantly (used chiefly in the passive).

   trees laden with fruit; a man laden with honors.

4. to lift or throw in or out, as a fluid, with a ladle or other utensil.

verb (used without object)

laded, laden, laded, lading. 

1. to take on a load.

2. to lade a liquid.

lade

¹

/ leɪd /

verb

1. to put cargo or freight on board (a ship, etc) or (of a ship, etc) to take on cargo or freight

2. to burden or oppress

3. to fill or load

4. to remove (liquid) with or as if with a ladle

lade

²

/ led, leɪd /

noun

1. a watercourse, esp a millstream

Other Word Forms

• lader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lade¹

before 900; Middle English laden, Old English hladan to load, draw up (water); cognate with Dutch laden, German laden, Old Norse hlatha to load. ladle

Word History and Origins

Origin of lade¹

Old English hladen to load; related to Dutch laden

Origin of lade²

of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Generously, one might interpret this as a Brechtian nod toward the film’s artifice as an arch and knowing remake laden with references.

From Los Angeles Times

But the production’s living bond with the audience opened my eyes to the realism inherent in this folktale romance, laden with history and floating on a song.

From Los Angeles Times

“Empire of the Elite” is laden with comical examples of privilege.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sinners” is culture vulture bait, laden with multiple meanings and dog-eared history pages, and who can resist a puzzle?

From Salon

Simply put, “Tracks II” is a treasure trove, laden with enough material for virtually anyone, regardless of personal taste, to unearth a slew of hidden gems.

From Salon

Related Words

• freight 
• load 
• overload 
• pile 
• saddle