Bilboes

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɪlbəʊz/

Origin

Origin unknown.

Noun

1. (pluralonly) An iron bar fitting around the ankles of prisoners, and having sliding shackles.
• 2001: The bilboes looked like handcuffs that went around the ankles. The prisoner lay flat on his back, in the dirt, his feet suspended in the air by a length of iron bar to which the bilboes were fastened. — Glen David Gold, Carter Beats The Devil

Anagrams

• lobbies