Old English · noun
handcosp
- Part of speech
- noun, masculine
- Declension
- strong a-stem
- IPA
- /ˈxɑndˌkosp/[ˈhɑndˌkosp]
- Syllables
- ˈxɑnd · ˌkosp (2 syllables)
- Modern English
- handcuff
Meaning
-
handcuff
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | handcosp | handcospas |
| Accusative | handcosp | handcospas |
| Genitive | handcospes | handcospa |
| Dative | handcospe | handcospum |
All forms (6)
Etymology
From hand (“hand”) + cosp (“shackle”).
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