Macbeth 1.7 Word Nerd: Trammel

The transcript explores the historical and figurative uses of the term 'trammel'. Initially, it referred to a fishing net, but in the Elizabethan era, it also described a shackle for horses. This figurative sense dates back to Roman times, where it was a device to prevent dogs from entering vineyards. Shakespeare used 'trammel' as a verb in Macbeth, wishing the act of assassination could trap consequences like a net.

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