espouse vs cuff

espouse is not a noun while cuff is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
espouse	No	No	Yes	No
cuff	Yes	No	Yes	No

espouse (noun)	cuff (noun)
	the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
	shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

espouse (verb)	cuff (verb)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	hit with the hand
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans	confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
take in marriage; married	to get involved in a relationship with another person