Associations to the word «Fetter»

Wiktionary

FETTER, noun. A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
FETTER, noun. (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
FETTER, verb. (transitive) To shackle or bind up with fetters
FETTER, verb. (transitive) To restrain or impede; to hamper.

Dictionary definition

FETTER, noun. A shackle for the ankles or feet.
FETTER, verb. Restrain with fetters.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley