Associations to the word «Fettered»
Adverb
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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.