Meaning of handlock in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhan(d)lɒk/

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1. Noun

   handlock

   Etymology

   mid 16th century; earliest use found in State Papers Henry VIII. From hand + lock

   Definitions

   1. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist

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