I. ˈma-ni-kəl noun
Etymology: Middle English manicle, from Anglo-French, from Latin manicula handle, diminutive of manicae shackles, armor for the hand, from manus hand — more at manual
Date: 14th century
1. : a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff — usually used in plural
2. : something used as a restraint
II. transitive verb
( man·a·cled ; man·a·cling -k(ə-)liŋ)
Date: 14th century
1. : to confine (the hands) with manacles
2. : to make fast or secure : bind ; broadly : to restrain from movement, progress, or action
Synonyms: see hamper