v. t.
I will gyve thee in thine own courtship. Shak.
n. [ Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibhionn, Gael. geimheal. ] A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter.
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
With gyves upon his wrist. Hood. [ 1913 Webster ]