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gyve

gyve [ jīv ]


noun  (plural gyves)
Definition:
 
leg shackle: a shackle or fetter, usually for the leg ( usually used in the plural )



transitive verb  (3rd person present singular gyves, present participle gyving, past and past participle gyved)
Definition:
 
shackle: to shackle or fetter somebody, especially by the leg

[13th century. Origin ?]
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