French cuff

noun

: a soft double cuff that is made by turning back half of a wide cuff band and fastening with cuff links

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of French cuff was in 1810

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“French cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20cuff. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

French cuff

noun
: a shirt cuff that folds over and is fastened by cuff links
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