GYVE

Etymology

Noun

gyve (plural gyves)

A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.

Verb

gyve (third-person singular simple present gyves, present participle gyving, simple past and past participle gyved)

To shackle, fetter, chain.

Source: Wiktionary


Gyve, n. Etym: [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibbionn, Gael. geimheal.]

Definition: 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.

Gyve, v. t. Etym: [imp. & p. p. Gyved (p. pr. & vb. n. Gyving.]

Definition: To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Spenser. I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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