gyve

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Origin unknown.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ʤaɪv/, /ɡaɪv/

[edit] 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.

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