I. ˈspan(t)səl transitive verb
( spanceled or spancelled ; spanceled or spancelled ; spanceling or spancelling ; spancels )
Etymology: Low German spanseln, from spansel, n.
: to tie or hobble with or as if with a spancel : fetter
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Low German spansel, from spannen to stretch, fasten, from Middle Low German — more at span
: a rope hobble or clog especially for a horse or cow