Giv"en (?), p. p. & a. from
Give, v.
1. (Math. & Logic) Granted; assumed;
supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or
premise.
2. Disposed; inclined; -- used with an
adv.; as, virtuously given.
Shak.
3. Stated; fixed; as, in a given
time.
Given name, the Christian name, or name
given by one's parents or guardians, as distinguished from the
surname, which is inherited. [Colloq.]