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fettered
fet·ter F0093800 (fĕt′ər)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.
[Middle English feter, from Old English; see ped- in Indo-European roots.]Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | fettered - bound by chains fastened around the anklesshackledbound - confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages" |
fettered
Related to fettered: imploring, pinioned, nescienceSynonyms for fetteredadj bound by chains fastened around the anklesSynonymsRelated Words |