Dictionary: GYVE – GYV'ING

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GYVE, n. [W. gevyn; Ir. geibheal, or geibion; from holding or making fast. See Gavel.]

Gyves are fetters or shackles for the legs. Gyves and the mill had tamed thee. Milton.

GYVE, pp.

Fettered.

GYVE, v.t.

To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Shak.

GYV'ING, ppr.

Putting on gyves.