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gyve |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Gyve \Gyve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gyved} (j[imac]vd); p. pr & vb n. {Gyving}.] To fetter; to shackle; to chain. --Spenser. I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. --Shak. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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.