MANACLE


Meaning of MANACLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmænəkl ]

n. & v. --n. (usu. in pl.) 1 a fetter or shackle for the hand; a handcuff. 2 a restraint. --v.tr. fetter with manacles. [ME f. OF manicle handcuff f. L manicula dimin. of manus hand]

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