† fetteryadj.
Obsolete. rare.
Of the nature of fetters; binding, constraining.
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > restriction of free action > [adjective]
strangling1606
straiteninga1652
fettery1654
cramp1786
cramping1788
astricting1837
strait-jacketing1950
society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > restriction or limitation > [adjective] > of free action
strangling1606
straiteninga1652
fettery1654
cramp1786
cramping1788
astricting1837
strait-jacketing1950
1654 E. Gayton Pleasant Notes Don Quixot iii. viii. 123 The fettery Hand-Cuffs of Gines Passamont.
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