- gauntlet cuff
- noun
: a cuff (as on women's wear) narrow at the wrist and flaring above in resemblance to the cuff of a gauntlet
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
gauntlet cuff
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Gauntlet (glove) — Gauntlet is a name for several different styles of glove, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. Gauntlets exist in many forms, ranging from flexible fabric and leather gloves, to chainmail and fully articulated… … Wikipedia
gauntlet — gauntlet1 [gônt′lit, gänt′lit] n. [ME < OFr gantelet, dim. of gant, a glove < Frank * want, a mitten, akin to EFris wante] 1. a medieval glove, usually of leather covered with metal plates, worn by knights in armor to protect the hand in… … English World dictionary
gauntlet — I. /ˈgɔntlət / (say gawntluht) noun 1. a medieval glove, as of mail or plate, to protect the hand. 2. a glove with a cuff like extension for the wrist. 3. the cuff itself. –phrase 4. take up the gauntlet, to accept a challenge, originally to a… …
gauntlet — gauntlet1 gauntleted, adj. /gawnt lit, gahnt /, n. 1. a medieval glove, as of mail or plate, worn by a knight in armor to protect the hand. 2. a glove with an extended cuff for the wrist. 3. the cuff itself. 4. take up the gauntlet, a. to accept… … Universalium
gauntlet — I gaunt•let [[t]ˈgɔnt lɪt, ˈgɑnt [/t]] n. 1) her a mailed glove worn with a suit of armor to protect the hand 2) clo a glove with an extended cuff 3) clo the cuff itself • take up the gauntlet throw down the gauntlet Etymology: 1375–1425; late ME … From formal English to slang
gauntlet — Ⅰ. gaunt·let1 also gant·let (gônt’lĭt, gänt’ ) n. 1. A protective glove, usually extending over some of the forearm, worn as part of medieval armor. 2. Any of various protective gloves, usually with an extended or flared cuff, as used in certain… … Word Histories
cuff — cuff1 /kuf/, n. 1. a fold or band serving as a trimming or finish for the bottom of a sleeve. 2. a turned up fold, as at the bottom of a trouser leg. 3. the part of a gauntlet or long glove that extends over the wrist. 4. a separate or detachable … Universalium
cuff — I. /kʌf / (say kuf) noun 1. a fold, band, or variously shaped piece serving as a trimming or finish for the bottom of a sleeve or trouser leg. 2. the part of a gauntlet or long glove that extends over the wrist. 3. a separate or detachable band… …
Gauntlet — Armoured glove lined with cloth or leather; by the late 14c a flared cuff had been added, which was decorated with extra metal plates. A gauntlet or *gage was thrown as sign or token of a challenge. [< OldFr. gant = glove + let as a… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
gauntlet — gaunt·let || gÉ”Ëntlɪt n. armored medieval glove (part of a knight s armor); glove with a cuff that covers the wrist … English contemporary dictionary
