释义 |
† down-gyved, ppl. a. Obs. rare—1. [f. down adv. IX. + gyve.] Explained by Steevens as meaning ‘Hanging down like the loose cincture which confines fetters round the ancles.’
1602Shakes. Ham. ii. i. 80 His stockings foul'd, Vngartred, and downe giued to his Anckle. |