In specific uses. Iron shackles or fetters. Also figurative. Cf. sense 11, in (also on) iron at phrases 3a.
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| 释义 | society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > restraint depriving of liberty > binding or fettering > [noun] > bond(s) or fetter(s) or shackle(s) > specific iron (3) ironOE In specific uses. Iron shackles or fetters. Also figurative. Cf. sense 11, in (also on) iron at phrases 3a. iron?a1160 An iron shackle or fetter. Usually in plural. Cf. in (also into) irons at phrases 3b. ferramentc1425 An article made of iron, such as an iron instrument or tool, an iron shackle or fetter, an iron fitting for a window, etc.; a piece of ironwork… |
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