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fetter

 

[ ˈfɛtər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

metal

A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.

Synonyms

cuff, restraint, shackle

Examples of usage

  • He was bound in fetters and chains.
  • The prisoner struggled against the fetters.
Context #2 | Verb

restrain

Restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles.

Synonyms

bind, confine, shackle

Examples of usage

  • The prisoner was fettered to the wall.
  • She felt fettered by society's expectations.

Translations

Translations of the word "fetter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acorrentar

🇮🇳 बंधन

🇩🇪 fesseln

🇮🇩 membelenggu

🇺🇦 сковувати

🇵🇱 skrępować

🇯🇵 拘束する (kousoku suru)

🇫🇷 enchaîner

🇪🇸 encadenar

🇹🇷 zincirlemek

🇰🇷 속박하다 (sokbakada)

🇸🇦 قيّد

🇨🇿 spoutat

🇸🇰 spútať

🇨🇳 束缚 (shùfù)

🇸🇮 okovati

🇮🇸 fjötra

🇰🇿 шектеу

🇬🇪 შეკვრა

🇦🇿 zəncirləmək

🇲🇽 encadenar

Etymology

The word 'fetter' originated from Middle English 'feter', from Old English 'feter', of Germanic origin. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to chains or shackles used to restrain someone.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,963, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.