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Sleeve ends rub off first of marks on shoe (5)

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I believe the answer is:

cuffs

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'sleeve ends' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for cuffs that I've seen before include "bracelets" , "Ends of sleeves" , "Sleeve folds" , "Open-handed blows" , "Sleeve-ends" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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