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(jv), n.[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. Shak. With gyves upon his wrist. Hood. Gyve v. t.[imp. & p. p.Gyved (jvd); p. pr. & vb. n.Gyving.] To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Spenser. I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. Shak. スポンサード リンク
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