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gyving

gyve
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahyv]
    • /dʒaɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahyv]
    • /dʒaɪv/

Definitions of gyving word

  • noun gyving Usually, gyves. a shackle, especially for the leg; fetter. 1
  • verb with object gyving to shackle. 1
  • noun gyving Present participle of gyve. 1

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Origin of gyving

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English give < ?

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Gyving

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gyving popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

gyving usage trend in Literature

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