(compēs or con-pēs, pedis) f a fetter, shackle (for the feet; usu. plur.): habendae compedes, must be worn, T.: ille ex compedibus: compedibus vincire alqm, Iu.

— Sing. (only abl.): durā, H.: magnā, Iu.

—Fig., fetters, bonds, bands, chains: corporis, of the physical life: compedes eas (urbes) Graeciae appellare, L.: gratā, H.: nivali, H.