gyve

English

Etymology

Origin unknown.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʤaɪv/, /ɡaɪv/

Noun

gyve (plural gyves)

1. A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.
   • 1973, Kyril Bonfiglioli, Don't Point That Thing at Me, Penguin 2001, page 122

     Our gyves were removed and our possessions returned to us, except for my Banker's Special.

Derived terms

• down-gyved