† 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.’
| 1602 Shakes. Ham. ii. i. 80 His stockings foul'd, Vngartred, and downe giued to his Anckle. |