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GYVED
Verb
gyved
simple past tense and past participle of gyve
Source: Wiktionary
GYVE
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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