Hānd′cŭff1, n.
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.
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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.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. HANDCUFFED (hănd'-kŭft); p. pr. & vb. n. HANDCUFFING.] To put hand-cuffs on; to manacle.