n. [ Cf. OF. desmembrement, F. démembrement. ] The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; cutting in piece; m&unr_;tilation; division; separation. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Castilians would doubtless have resented the dismemberment of the unwieldy body of which they formed the head. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Encumberment. ] Hindrance; molestation.[ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. encombrement. ] Encumbrance. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Jabber. [ R. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]