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Fessel

[ˈfɛsl̩]

noun

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. fetter, shackle
  2. pastern
  3. 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.
Examples

Die Gefangenen trugen an ihren Füßen schwere Fessel.

The prisoners wore heavy shackles on their feet.

Status: Verified

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.