enchain

verb

en·chain in-ˈchān

enchained; enchaining; enchains

Synonyms of enchain next

transitive verb

: to bind or hold with or as if with chains

enchainment

in-ˈchān-mənt

noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English encheynen, from Anglo-French enchaener, from en- + chaene chain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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enchain

verb

en·chain in-ˈchān

: to bind with or as if with chains

enchainment

-mənt

noun

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