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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cuff, n.1 [e.m.E. cuffe, cuyffe (1522); ME. cuffe, coffe mitten, glove.] A cuff. —1474 Treas. Acc. I. 28.
Item … ½ elne of satyne to lyne the cuffis of the sleffis