fettering

fet·ter

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fet-er]
- /ˈfɛt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fet-er]
- /ˈfɛt ər/

Definitions of fettering word

noun fettering a chain or shackle placed on the feet. 1
noun fettering Usually, fetters. anything that confines or restrains: Boredom puts fetters upon the imagination. 1
verb with object fettering to put fetters upon. 1
verb with object fettering to confine; restrain. 1
noun fettering Present participle of fetter. 1
noun fettering The act by which something is fettered or constricted. 0

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Origin of fettering

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English feter; cognate with Old High German fezzera, Old Norse fjǫturr; akin to foot

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Parts of speech for Fettering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fettering

fettering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fettering usage trend in Literature

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