fetter

  1. Noun.  A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal by its legs ''(usually in plural)''.
  2. Noun.  Anything that restricts or restrains in any way.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To shackle or bind up with fetters.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To restrain or impede; to hamper.

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