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Originally appearing in Volume V07, Page 613 of the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica.
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CUFF . (1) (Of uncertain origin), the See also:

lower edge of a See also:sleeve turned back to show an ornamental border, or with an addition of See also:lace or trimming; now used chiefly of the stiff bands of See also:linen worn under the coat-sleeve either loose or attached to the See also:shirt. (2) Also uncertain in origin, but with no connexion, probably, with (1), a See also:blow with the See also:hand either open or closed, as opposed to the use of weapons.

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