MANACLE


Meaning of MANACLE in English

[ 'manək(ə)l ]

■ noun a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles.

■ verb fetter with a ~ or ~s.

Origin

ME: from OFr. manicle 'handcuff', from L. manicula , dimin. of manus 'hand'.

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