Russian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *okovъ.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ɐˈkovɨ]
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Noun

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око́вы (okóvyf inan pl (genitive око́в, plural only)

  1. shackles, manacles, gyves, fetters, irons (paired wrist or ankle restraints)
  2. (figuratively) bondage

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