fetter UK /ˈfɛt.ə/US /ˈfɛt.ɚ/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal, often by its legs. •(figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.Passion's too fierce to be in fetters bound. — 1675 verb2 •To shackle or bind up with fetters. •To restrain or impede; to hamper. formsfettered · fettering · fetters
