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Fettered

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Adjective

1. fettered, shackled

bound by chains fastened around the ankles

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Fettered

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noun
1. (often plural)
a chain or bond fastened round the ankle; shackle
2. (usually plural)
a check or restraint
the fetters of social convention
verb (transitive)
3. 
to restrict or confine
4. 
to bind in fetters

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Fettered

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noun
1. 
a shackle or chain for the feet
2. 
anything that holds in check; restraint
verb transitive
3. 
to bind with fetters; shackle; chain
4. 
to hold in check; restrain; confine

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Fettered

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n.
1. A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement.
2. often fetters Something that serves to restrict; a restraint: the fetters of tyranny.
tr.v. fet·tered, fet·ter·ing, fet·ters
1. To put fetters on; shackle.
2. To restrict or restrain: thinking that is fettered by prejudice. See Synonyms at hobble.

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