Impediment (noun)
im-ped-im-ent
An obstruction, hindrance or obstacle. / any physical impairment or condition that impedes normal, fluent, or easy speech; a speech disorder.
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin impedīmentum;
Example sentences
“He found the academic skills were an impediment in this environment.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
