Definition of Thew

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

Definition of Thew

1. Noun. (obsolete) A bondman; a slave. ¹

2. Adjective. (obsolete) Bond; servile. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To oppress; enslave. ¹

4. Noun. Muscle or sinew. ¹

5. Noun. A good quality or habit; virtue. ¹

6. Noun. An attractive physical attribute, especially muscle; mental or moral vigour. ¹

7. Verb. Instruct in morals or values; chastise. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thew

1. a well-developed muscle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Thew

1. 1. Manner; custom; habit; form of behavior; qualities of mind; disposition; specifically, good qualities; virtues. "For her great light Of sapience, and for her thews clear." (Chaucer) "Evil speeches destroy good thews." (Wyclif (1 Cor. Xv. 33)) "To be upbrought in gentle thews and martial might." (Spenser) 2. Muscle or strength; nerve; brawn; sinew. "And I myself, who sat apart And watched them, waxed in every limb; I felt the thews of Anakim, The pules of a Titan's heart." (Tennyson) Origin: OE. Thew, eau, manner, habit, strength, AS. Eaw manner, habit (cf. Wan to drive); akin to OS. Thau custom, habit, OHG. Dou. 56. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thew

thether
thetic
thetical
thetically
thetine
thetines
thetins
theurge
theurges
theurgic
theurgical
theurgies
theurgist
theurgists
theurgy
thew (current term)
thewed
thewes
thewier
thewiest
thewing
thewless
thewness
thews
thewy
they
they'd
they'd've
they'll
they'll've

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