What is another word for Bilboes?
Pronunciation: [bˈɪlbə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Bilboes, also known as leg irons or shackles, refers to a type of restraint device used to confine prisoners or slaves by holding their ankles or wrists together. Some synonyms for bilboes include fetters, handcuffs, manacles, chains, restraints, irons, or hobbles. Each of these terms describes a type of device used to restrict movement and prevent escape. While bilboes were commonly used in the past, particularly during the slave trade era, they have now been largely replaced by more humane forms of restraint in modern jails and prisons. Nonetheless, the word bilboes continues to be used as a literary and historical reference to the past uses of this type of restraint device.
