enchain

verb en·chain \in-ˈchān\

Definition of ENCHAIN

transitive verb

: to bind or hold with or as if with chains

— en·chain·ment \-mənt\ noun

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Middle English encheynen, from Anglo-French enchaener, from en- + chaene chain

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: chain, bind, enfetter, fetter, gyve, handcuff, manacle, pinion, shackle, trammel

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