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Wikipedia has an article on: Handcuffs A pair of handcuffs.

Etymology

Either from Old English handcops, hand (“hand”) + cosp (cops = “fetter”) or from English hand + cuff.

Noun

handcuffs

  1. (plurale tantum) A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
  2. Plural of handcuff.

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Verb

handcuffs

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of handcuff.

 

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