Fetter (noun) – a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles

(Pronounced feh-tuh)

To remember the definition of the word fetter, use the following mnemonic:

As they were made from feta cheese (fetter), the chains around the prisoner's ankles were easy to break.

Examples of fetter (noun) in a sentence

The fetter around his ankles made running impossible. 

She finally managed to break the fetter and made a run for freedom. 

Putting the fetter on him was supposed to be a fun joke, but now they couldn't find the key.