Manacle

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈmæn.É™.kÉ™l/

Origin

From Middle English manicle, from Old French manicle, from Latin manicula.

Full definition of manacle

Noun

1. A shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands or feet.
2. Any similar device such as a fetter or handcuffs.

Usage notes

Often used in its plural, and as such a plurale tantum.

Synonyms

• handcuffs

Verb

1. To confine with manacles.