Armeisen

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German

Etymology 1

From Arm (arm) +‎ Eisen (iron).

Noun

Armeisen n (strong, genitive Armeisens, plural Armeisen)

  1. (obsolete) handcuff; chain for the arm
    Synonyms: Armfessel, Handfessel, Handschelle
Declension

Etymology 2

Based on the common, especially western German, merger of /ar/ and /aː/, probably influenced by Arbeit (work).

Noun

Armeisen

  1. (rare) Misspelling of Ameisen (ants).