Given name, the Christian name, or name given by one's parents or
guardians, as distinguished from the surname, which is inherited.
[Colloq.]
Giv"er (?), n. One who gives; a donor; a bestower; a grantor; one who
imparts or distributes.
It is the giver, and not the gift, that engrosses the heart of the
Christian.
Kollock.
Gives (?), n. pl. [See Give, n.] Fetters.
Giv"ing (?), n. 1. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or
imparting.