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SLEEVEHAND
Etymology
Noun
sleevehand (plural sleevehands)
(obsolete) The part of a sleeve nearest the hand; a cuff or wristband.
Source: Wiktionary
Sleeve"hand`, n.
Definition: The part of a sleeve nearest the hand; a cuff or wristband. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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