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Strait-Jacket
Webster's Dictionary
(n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Strait-Jacket'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/s/strait-jacket.html. 1828.