Dictionary entry

Hive (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Hive, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Hived (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Hiving.] 1. To collect into a hive; to place in, or cause to enter, a hive; as, to hive a swarm of bees.

2. To store up in a hive, as honey; hence, to gather and accumulate for future need; to lay up in store.

Hiving wisdom with each studious year. Byron.