gyve

[ jahyv ]

noun
  1. Usually gyves. a shackle, especially for the leg; fetter.

verb (used with object),gyved, gyv·ing.
  1. to shackle.

Origin of gyve

1
1175–1225; Middle English give< ?

Other words from gyve

  • un·gyved, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for gyve

gyve

/ (dʒaɪv) archaic /


verb
  1. (tr) to shackle or fetter

noun
  1. (usually plural) fetters

Origin of gyve

1
C13: of unknown origin

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