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Webster 1913 Edition

Gyve

Gyve

(jīv)
,
Noun.
[Of Celtic origin; cf. W.
gefyn
, Ir.
geibhionn
, Gael.
geimheal
.]
A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter.
[Written also
give
.]
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted
gyves
.
Shakespeare
With
gyves
upon his wrist.
Hood.

Gyve

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Gyved
(jīvd)
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Gyving
.]
To fetter; to shackle; to chain.
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition

Gyve

GYVE

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

GYVE

,
Verb.
T.
To fetter; to shackle; to chain.

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