Gyve (jīv) noun [ Of Celtic origin; confer 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 ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/72
Gyve transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Gyved (jīvd); present participle & verbal noun Gyving .] To fetter; to shackle; to chain. Spenser. « I will gyve thee in thine own courtship.» Shak.... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/72