'Manacling' definitions:

Definition of 'Manacling'

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  • Manacle \Man"a*cle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Manacled (m[a^]n"[.a]*k'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Manacling.] To put handcuffs or other fastening upon, for confining the hands; to shackle; to confine; to restrain from the use of the limbs or natural powers. [1913 Webster]
  • Is it thus you use this monarch, to manacle and shackle him hand and foot ? --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]

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