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gyve (j

v) Archaic

n.

A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.

tr.v. gyved, gyv·ing, gyves

To shackle or fetter.

[From Middle English gives, gyves.]

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Then came Raffles with soap and water, and the gyve was wheedled from one wrist, as you withdraw a ring for which the finger has grown too large.

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