Found 1 items, similar to gyve.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Gyve Gyve \Gyve\ (j[imac]v), n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibhionn, Gael. geimheal.] A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter. [Written also give.] [1913 Webster] Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves. --Shak. [1913 Webster] With gyves upon his wrist. --Hood. [1913 Webster] Gyve \Gyve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gyved (j[imac]vd); p. pr. & vb. n. Gyving.] To fetter; to shackle; to chain. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. --Shak.