Fet″ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Fettered (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Fettering.] 1. To put fetters upon; to shackle or confine the feet of with a chain; to bind.
My heels are fettered, but my fist is free. Milton.
2. To restrain from motion; to impose restraints on; to confine; to enchain; as, fettered by obligations.
My conscience! thou art fettered
More than my shanks and wrists. Shak.