Definition for MAN'A-CLE

MAN'A-CLE, v.t.

  1. To put on hand-cuffs or other fastening for confining the hands.
  2. To shackle; to confine; to restrain the use of the limbs or natural powers. Is it thus you use this monarch, to manacle him hand and foot? Arbuthnot.

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