Meaning of fetter in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɛdər/

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1. Verb

   fetter

   Definitions

   1. restrain with fetters

2. Noun

   fetter

   Etymology

   Old English feter, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch veter‘a lace’, from an Indo-European root shared by foot

   Definitions

   1. a shackle for the ankles or feet