2 entries under this word

Gyve

Gyve, n.

noun

(jīv), n. [See GIVES.] A shackle, especially one to confine the legs; a fetter. “Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves.” Shak. “With gyves upon his wrist.” Hood.

Gyve, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. GYVED; p. pr. & vb. n. GYVING.] To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Spenser.

I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. Shak.