Meaning Of Fetter

n.

A chain or shackle for the feet; a chain by which an animal is confined by the foot, either made fast or disabled from free and rapid motion; a bond; a shackle.

n.

Anything that confines or restrains; a restraint.

p. pr. & vb. n.

To put fetters upon; to shackle or confine the feet of with a chain; to bind.

p. pr. & vb. n.

To restrain from motion; to impose restraints on; to confine; to enchain; as, fettered by obligations.