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Shackles


SHACK'LES,

1. Fetters, gyves, handcuffs, cords or something else that confines the limbs so as to restrain the use of them, or prevent free motion.

2. That which obstructs or embarrasses free action.

His very will seems to be in bonds and shackles. South.