2 entries under this word
n. [Fr. manicle, Lat. manicula, diminutive of manica, the long sleeve of a tunic, handcuff; manacle, from manus, hand; It. manetta, Sp. manilla.] An instrument of iron for fastening the hands; handcuff; shackle;—generally in the pl.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. MANACLED; p. pr. & vb. n. MANACLING.] To put handcuffs or other fastening upon, for confining the hands; to shackle; to confine; to restrain from the use of the limbs or natural powers.
Is it thus you use this monarch, to manacle him hand and foot? Aristoph.