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G — Gynecocracy to Gyve (Part 5 of 5)

Gyve
(Gyve) 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
(Gyve), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gyved (jivd); p. pr. & vb. n. Gyving.] To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Spenser.

I will gyve thee in thine own courtship.
Shak.