Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels. 2. (v. t.) To put in a hamper. 3. (v. t.) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber. 4. (n.) A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes. 5. (n.) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

Multi-Version Concordance Hamper (1 Occurrence) Acts 9:25 but his disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a hamper. (WEY)