The term 'carry, as a burden' can be solved by two crossword solutions: 'BEAR' and 'shour'. The word 'BEAR' is a verb meaning to accept, support, or endure something, often with difficulty. It is also the name of a large mammal that lives in forests and is related to the dog family. The word 'shour' is an archaic verb meaning to carry or BEAR a burden. It is derived from the Old English word 'scurian', which means to carry or transport.