Definition for MAN'A-CLE

MAN'A-CLE, n. [Fr. manicles; It. manette; Sp. maniota; L. manica; from manus, the hand; W. man.]

An instrument of iron for fastening the hands; hand-cuffs; shackles. It is generally used in the plural, manacles. Shak.

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