Fessel
[ˈfɛsl̩]
noun
LanguageGerman (Germany)
Meaning- fetter, shackle
- pastern
- A metal ring or chain used to restrain a person or animal's movement. It also refers to the part of a horse's leg above the hoof.
Die Gefangenen trugen an ihren Füßen schwere Fessel.
The prisoners wore heavy shackles on their feet.
Status: Verified
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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.