Where does “manacle” come from?
manacle (English) comes from Middle English manacle, from Old French manichle — gauntlet; handle of a plough; manacles.
manacle (English): A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a...
Definitions
- A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a...
Ancestry of “manacle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | manacle | — |
| 2 | Old French | manichle | gauntlet; handle of a plough; manacles |
Words derived from “manacle”