enchain

(en c̸hān)

transitive verb

  1. to bind or hold with chains; fetter
  2. to hold fast; captivate

Origin: ME encheinen < OFr enchainer: see en- & chain

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See enchain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb en·chained, en·chain·ing, en·chains
To bind with or as if with chains.

Related Forms:

  • en·chainˈment noun

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