LOAD (2)

load (2). Load, v.t. loaded, pret, loaded, loaden, pa. to burden, freight, charge, encumber

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Load, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Loaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Loading. Loaden is obsolete, and laden belongs to lade.] 1. 1. To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon.
I strive all in vain to load the cart. Gascoigne. I have loaden me with many spoils. Shak. Those honors deep and broad, wherewith Your majesty loads our house. Shak. 2. 2. To adulterate or drug; as, to load wine.
3. 3. To magnetize. Prior.
Loaded dice, dice with one side made heavier than the others, so that the number on the opposite side will come up oftenest.