A cuff is the lower edge of a
sleeve (or pant
leg) turned back to show an ornamental border, or
with an addition of
lace or trimming;
now used chiefly of the stiff bands of
linen worn under
the
coat sleeve either
loose or attached to the
shirt.
Typical
shirt cuffs consist of
french cuffs and
button cuffs (also called
barrel cuffs.)
