I. ˈfe-tər noun
Etymology: Middle English feter, from Old English; akin to Old English fōt foot
Date: before 12th century
1. : a chain or shackle for the feet
2. : something that confines : restraint
II. transitive verb
Date: before 12th century
1. : to put fetters on : shackle
2. : to restrain from motion, action, or progress
Synonyms: see hamper