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gyve
[
jahyv] 
noun, verb, gyved, gyv⋅ing. Archaic.–noun
| 1. | Usually, gyves. a shackle, esp. for the leg; fetter. |
–verb (used with object)
| 2. | to shackle. |
Origin:
1175–1225; ME give < ?
1175–1225; ME give < ?
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| gyve (jīv) n. A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg. tr.v. gyved, gyv·ing, gyves To shackle or fetter. [From Middle English gives, gyves.] |
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Gyve
Gyve\ (j[imac]v), 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.
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