COFFLE

Etymology

Noun

coffle (plural coffles)

A line of people or animals fastened together, especially a chain of prisoners or slaves.

Verb

coffle (third-person singular simple present coffles, present participle coffling, simple past and past participle coffled)

(transitive) To fasten (a line of people or animals) together.

Source: Wiktionary

Cof"fle, n. Etym: [Ar. kafala caravan.]

Definition: A gang of negro slaves being driven to market.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition