Fardel is a term used to describe a BUNDLE or package of goods, usually tied up with string or rope. It is derived from the Middle English word ferdell, which means a small BUNDLE or package. Fardel is often used to refer to a collection of items that are related in some way, such as a set of books or a group of tools. It can also be used to refer to a large amount of something, such as a fardel of money.