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enchain Definition

en·chain (en c̸hān′)

transitive verb

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

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

enchain Related Forms
en·chain′·ment noun
enchain Synonyms

enchain

v.

  1. To confine

    pinion, handcuff, bind, fetter; see bind 1.

  2. To attract

    captivate, hypnotize, mesmerize; see fascinate.