Definition of Fetter

1. Noun. A shackle for the ankles or feet.

Exact synonyms: Hobble
Generic synonyms: Bond, Hamper, Shackle, Trammel
Derivative terms: Hobble

2. Verb. Restrain with fetters. "They want to fetter the prisoners "
Exact synonyms: Shackle
Specialized synonyms: Cuff, Handcuff, Manacle
Generic synonyms: Confine, Hold, Restrain
Derivative terms: Shackle

Definition of Fetter

1. n. A chain or shackle for the feet; a chain by which an animal is confined by the foot, either made fast or disabled from free and rapid motion; a bond; a shackle.

2. v. t. To put fetters upon; to shackle or confine the feet of with a chain; to bind.

Definition of Fetter

1. to shackle [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: shackle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fetter

fetor
fetors
fetor hepaticus
fetor oris
fetoscope
fetoscope
fetoscopes
fetoscopies
fetoscopy
fetoscopy
fets
fett
fetta
fettas
fetted
fetter (current term)
fetterbush
fettered
fettered
fetterer
fetterers
fettering
fetters
fetter bone
fetter bush
fetting
fettle
fettle
fettled
fettler

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