The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Gyve \Gyve\ (j[imac]v), n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir.
geibhionn, Gael. geimheal.]
A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter.
[Written also give.]
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Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves. --Shak.
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With gyves upon his wrist. --Hood.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Gyve \Gyve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gyved (j[imac]vd); p. pr. &
vb. n. Gyving.]
To fetter; to shackle; to chain. --Spenser.
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I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. --Shak.
V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (February 2016):
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