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Shackles

Scope note

Contrivances, such as rings, chains, or other fastenings usually of iron or other metal, attached to the wrists or ankles so as to prevent their free motion.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000247514

Broader Terms used

<restraining equipment>

Narrower Terms used

handcuffs
fetters

Equivalent Terms used

shackle

Created

13yrs ago

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