Gyve (?), n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibbionn, Gael. geimheal.]
A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter.
[Written also
give.]
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves.
Shak.
With gyves upon his wrist.
Hood.
© Webster 1913.
Gyve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gyved (); p. pr. & vb. n. Gyving.]
To fetter; to shackle; to chain.
Spenser.
I will gyve thee in thine own courtship.
Shak.
H.
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