Why do they call it handcuffs?

[her209]

When it goes on your wrists? Should it be called wristcuffs?

 

[tm37]

Because it is cuffing your hands therefore preventing you from using them

There really isn't much fear in people using their wrists now is there?

 

[Zanix]

"Hand" is the ancient hebrew word for "end of appendage" and "Cuff" is ancient Roman meaning "capture or catch".

So really, Handcuff means wristcuff.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: Zanix
"Hand" is the ancient hebrew word for "end of appendage" and "Cuff" is ancient Roman meaning "capture or catch".

So really, Handcuff means wristcuff.

Roman and Hebrew?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Beats me, but they're fun. :evil:

- M4H

 

[Darilus]

Originally posted by: tm37
Because it is cuffing your hands therefore preventing you from using them

There really isn't much fear in people using their wrists now is there?

I fear people's wrists..

 

[MaxDepth]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Beats me, but they're fun. :evil:

- M4H

Man, it was like fingercuffs.

 

[Alex]

Originally posted by: tm37
Because it is cuffing your hands therefore preventing you from using them

There really isn't much fear in people using their wrists now is there?

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: Zanix
"Hand" is the ancient hebrew word for "end of appendage" and "Cuff" is ancient Roman meaning "capture or catch".

So really, Handcuff means wristcuff.

Roman and Hebrew?

Heh heh...

 

[her209]

Why do they call it anklecuffs and not feetcuffs?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

best when fur-lined....

 

[So]

Originally posted by: her209
Why do they call it anklecuffs and not feetcuffs?

Cau you accept that each name option sounds better than it's competitior?