Gyve

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.