French cuff

noun

1. a double cuff formed by folding back a wide band at the end of a sleeve, usually fastened by a cuff link.

French cuff

noun

1. a double cuff formed by a backward fold of the material

Word History and Origins

Origin of French cuff¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

By well-defined, she means: trousers with a satin or braid stripe; plain-front, wing-collar, French cuff shirts; stiff white pique vests; cuff links or studs; black or white braces; black socks; and black patent-leather pumps or lace-up Oxfords.

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The commissioner tugged ever so gently at his French cuff.

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It’s all a departure from his ongoing Ryan Seacrest Distinction line of business wear such as suits and suit separates that run anywhere from $150 to $695, $69.50 French cuff button-down shirts and $59.50 silk ties.

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The attenuated elegance of his collection, with its drippy sleeves and floppy, French cuff trousers, objet d’art buttons and smart, cropped jackets had a 1970s tang, but Mr. Anderson insisted he’d looked not only at the ’70s, but the ’50s, ’60s, ’80s and ’90s, too, a mélange of references that he didn’t attempt to resolve neatly.

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Second, Shah, 53, was feeling a little dressier than usual, upgrading to a French cuff shirt to go with his usual blazer and distressed jeans.

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