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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
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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