HANDCUFFS

Etymology 1

Noun

handcuffs pl (plural only)

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

Synonyms

• manacles

• shackles

Etymology 2

Noun

handcuffs

plural of handcuff

Etymology 3

Verb

handcuffs

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of handcuff

Source: Wiktionary

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HANDCUFF

Hand"cuff`, n. Etym: [AS. handcops; hand hand + cosp, cops, fetter. The second part was confused with E. cuffs,]

Definition: A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle;

– usually in the plural.

Hand"cuff`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Handcuffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Handcuffing.]

Definition: To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. Hay (1754).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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