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noun
1.
Usually, gyves. a shackle, especially for the leg; fetter.
verb (used with object)
2.
to shackle.
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Gyves
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English give < ?
1175–1225; Middle English give < ?
Related forms
un·gyved, adjective
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gyve definition[dʒɑɪv]
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