shackle
shackle definition
shackle (s̸hak′əl)
noun
- a metal fastening, usually one of a linked pair, for the wrist or ankle of a prisoner; fetter; manacle
- anything that restrains freedom of expression or action the shackles of ignorance
- any of several devices used in fastening or coupling
Etymology: ME schakel < OE sceacel, akin to MDu schakel, chain link < ? IE base *(s)kenk-, to gird, bind
Related Forms:
- shackler shack′·ler noun
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