geimheal

geimheal
a fetter, chain, Irish géimhiol, Early Irish geimel, gemel: *gemelo-, root gem, fasten; Greek $$Ggénto, grasped ( $$G*gém-to), $$Ggámos, marriage; Latin gemini, twins; Church Slavonic z$$?ima$$?, comprimere.

Etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language. . 1982.

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  • give — Gyve Gyve (j[imac]v), n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibhionn, Gael. geimheal.] A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter. [Written also {give}.] [1913 Webster] Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves. Shak. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Gyve — (j[imac]v), n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. gefyn, Ir. geibhionn, Gael. geimheal.] A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter. [Written also {give}.] [1913 Webster] Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves. Shak. [1913 Webster] With… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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