darbies

UK: /ˈdɑːbɪz/ US: (där′bēz)

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dar•bies  (där′bēz), n.pl. [Brit. Slang.]

1. British Terms handcuffs;
   manacles.

• probably from the phrase Darby's bonds a rigid bond, perh. named after a noted 16th-century usurer 1565–75

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darbies / ˈdɑːbɪz/ noun:plural

1. handcuffs

Etymology: 16th Century: perhaps from the phrase Father Derby's or Father Darby's bonds, a rigid agreement between a usurer and his client