Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Gyve \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.

Gyve \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.