manacle

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmanək(ə)l/

noun

(usually manacles)
  • one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person’s hands or ankles: the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles

verb

[with object]
  • confine (a person or part of the body) with manacles: his hands were manacled behind his back

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French manicle 'handcuff', from Latin manicula, diminutive of manus 'hand'