Fardel

Fardel

Meaning: A bundle, pack, or heavy burden.
1. Literal: A bundle of goods or luggage you carry
2. Figurative: A weight or problem you’re carrying, like worries or responsibilities

Pronounced: _FAR-dl_
It’s an old word — you’ll mostly see it in classic literature.

Sentence:
After walking 10 miles with a heavy fardel on his back, the traveler finally stopped to rest.

Other examples:
- Hamlet asks: "Who would bear the fardels of life?" meaning who would carry the burdens of living.
- She set down the fardel of groceries and sighed with relief.

Quick way to remember:
Fardel = Far to carry + bundle. A heavy load, physical or emotional.

This one’s Shakespeare-approved 😉.