\Gyve\ (j[imac]v), n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir.
geibbionn, 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} (j[imac]vd); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Gyving}.]
To fetter; to shackle; to chain. --Spenser.
      I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. --Shak.