handcuffs

English

plural noun
Definitions
  • A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English cuff (end of shirtsleeve, hit, blow, blow with the hand)inherited from Old English handcops.

Origin

Old English

handcops

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