1. n.1 a the end part of a sleeve. b a separate band of linen worn round the wrist so as to appear under the sleeve. c the part of a glove covering the wrist.
2 US a trouser turn-up.
3 (in pl.) colloq. handcuffs.
Phrases and idioms:
cuff-link a device of two joined studs etc. to fasten the sides of a cuff together. off the cuff colloq. without preparation, extempore.
Derivatives:
cuffed adj. (also in comb.).
Etymology: ME: orig. unkn. 2. v. & n.
--v.tr. strike with an open hand.
--n. such a blow.
Etymology: 16th c.: perh. imit.