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(en c̸hān′)

transitive verb

to bind or hold with chains; fetter
to hold fast; captivate

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

Related Forms:

enchainment noun

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transitive verb en·chained, en·chain·ing, en·chains

To bind with or as if with chains.

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en·chainˈment noun

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