ndungu

n.

1. stocks, fetters. Stocks, fetters. A restraining device for confining the feet or legs, typically made of wood with holes to secure prisoners or captives; used for punishment or detention.

Example: Ayub 13.27. Nĩanjohereire ndungu magũrũ, (He puts my feet in the stocks,); Ayub 33.11. Na nĩũnjohereire ndungu cia mĩtĩ magũrũ, na ũkandĩithagia ikĩro ciakwa ciothe; (You put my feet in the stocks;)