gyve
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gyve
(jīv) Archaicn.
A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.
tr.v. gyved, gyv·ing, gyves
To shackle or fetter.
[From Middle English gives, gyves.]
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gyve
(dʒaɪv)vb
(tr) to shackle or fetter
n
(usually plural) fetters
[C13: of unknown origin]
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gyve
(dʒaɪv)n., v. gyved, gyv•ing. Archaic. n.
1. a shackle.
v.t. 2. to shackle.
[1175–1225; Middle English give, of obscure orig.]
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Past participle: gyved
Gerund: gyving
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