okowy

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Polish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *okovъ.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔˈkɔ.vɨ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔvɨ
  • Syllabification: o‧ko‧wy

Noun

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okowy nvir pl

  1. (poetic) bonds, shackles, fetters, legcuffs (paired wrist or ankle restraints)
    Synonyms: kajdany, więzy
  2. (figuratively) bonds (that which limits freedom, enslaves)
    Synonyms: kajdany, pęta

Declension

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Further reading

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  • okowy in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • okowy in Polish dictionaries at PWN