Thew

[ðju:]

Definition

(n.) Manner; custom; habit; form of behavior; qualities of mind; disposition; specifically, good qualities; virtues.

(n.) Muscle or strength; nerve; brawn; sinew.

Checker: Monroe

Definition

n. (used chiefly in pl.) muscle or strength: sinews.—adjs. Thewed (Spens.) furnished with thews or sinews; Thew′less weak; Thew′y muscular strong.

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