gyve Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gyve noun
Etymology
Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibbionn, Gael. geimheal.
Definitions
  1. 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 transitive verb
Etymology
imp. & p. p. Gyved (); p. pr. & vb. n. Gyving.
Definitions
  1. To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Spenser.
    I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. Shak.

Webster 1913