2 entries under this word

Handcuff

Hānd′cŭff, n.

noun

n. [A-S. handcosp, or handcops, from hand and cosp, cops, fetter.] A fastening consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle.

Hănd'cŭff, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. HANDCUFFED (hănd'-kŭft); p. pr. & vb. n. HANDCUFFING.] To put hand-cuffs on; to manacle.