Definition of manacle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
—usually used in plural
2
: something used as a restraint
manacle
verbDefinition of manacle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to confine (the hands) with manacles
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The first known use of manacle was in the 14th century
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