darbies

[dahr-beez]

dar·bies

[dahr-beez]
plural noun British Slang.
handcuffs; manacles.

Origin:
1565–75; probably from the phrase Darby's bonds a rigid bond, perhaps named after a noted 16th-century usurer

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Darbies is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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dar·by

[dahr-bee]
noun, plural dar·bies. Building Trades.
a float having two handles, used by plasterers.

Origin:
1565–75; perhaps after a proper name or Derby, England
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darbies (ˈdɑːbɪz)
 
pl n
(Brit) See handcuff short for handcuffs
 
[C16: perhaps from the phrase Father Derby's or Father Darby's bonds, a rigid agreement between a usurer and his client]

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