English Explanatory Dictionary

Oregon boot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heavy metal shackle attached to prisoners' legs to impede movement.

Word forms

Oregon boot Oregon boots

Etymology

Once used in Oregon State Penitentiary.

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