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(jīv)

noun, transitive verb gyved, gyving

Archaic fetter; shackle

Origin: ME give < Anglo-Fr gyves, pl. < ?

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noun
A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.
transitive verb gyved gyved, gyv·ing, gyves
To shackle or fetter.

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Origin: From Middle English gives, gyves

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