lay by the heels

古風慣用表現

(dated, idiomatic) To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.

日本語の意味

（古風な表現で）足を縛って自由を奪う、拘束する、監禁する

The cruel jailer would often lay by the heels any prisoner who tried to escape.

残酷な看守は、逃げようとした囚人をしばしば足かせで拘束した。

意味（1）

(dated, idiomatic) To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.

As I live,

If the king blame me for 't, I'll lay ye all

By the heels , and suddenly; and on your heads

Clap round fines , for neglect

lays by the heels

（ present singular third-person ）

laying by the heels

（ participle present ）

laid by the heels

（ participle past ）

laid by the heels

（ past ）