håndjern

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Danish

Håndjern pl

Etymology

From hånd (hand) +‎ jern (iron).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɔnjɛrn/, [ˈhʌnˌjæɐ̯ˀn]

Noun

håndjern n (singular definite håndjernet, plural indefinite håndjern)

  1. handcuff (one ring of a locking fetter for the hand)
  2. (plural) handcuffs (metal rings for fastening wrists), manacle, manacles

Usage notes

Mostly used in plural.

Inflection

Further reading


Norwegian Bokmål

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Alternative forms

Etymology

From hånd- +‎ jern

Noun

håndjern n (definite singular håndjernet, indefinite plural håndjern, definite plural håndjerna or håndjernene)

  1. handcuffs