Cuff (noun)

The fold at the lower edge of a sleeve or trouser leg that is turned back and sewn down to form a hem or provide a finish.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french cofe, from latin copa "sleeve", later "upper arm".

Examples:

  1. He rolled up his shirt sleeves to reveal the cuffs.
  2. The cuffs on her pants were frayed and needed to be repaired.
  3. The cuffs of his shirt were monogrammed with his initials.
  4. The suit jacket had wide cuffs on the sleeves.
  5. The cuffs of his jeans were splattered with paint.
Some random words: subset, boccie, belonging