About The Word Gyve
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What's The Definition Of Gyve?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gyve: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gyve: See Also | Gyve In Webster's Dictionary \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.
\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. |
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