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1.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   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.]
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            Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves. --Shak.
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            With gyves upon his wrist.               --Hood.
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2.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Gyve \Gyve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gyved (j[imac]vd); p. pr. &
      vb. n. Gyving.]
      To fetter; to shackle; to chain. --Spenser.
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            I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. --Shak.